Accounts Assistant / Finance Officer - Register of Interest

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Accounts Assistants and Assistant Accountants in Northern Ireland for various opportunities across Belfast, Ballymena, Dungannon, and Newry. Responsibilities include supporting finance operations, assisting with month-end close, processing invoices, and maintaining ledger accuracy. Candidates should have experience in finance roles and be comfortable with Excel and accounting software. This role offers the chance to progress within finance, with some employers providing study support.

Benefits

Study support

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or transactional finance role.
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Keen to progress within finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting day-to-day finance operations.
• Assisting with month-end close and reconciliations.
• Processing invoices and maintaining ledger accuracy.
• Supporting VAT returns and payroll processes.
• Working closely with accountants and finance managers.

Skills

Experience in an accounts or transactional finance role

Comfortable using Excel and accounting software

Strong attention to detail

Organisational skills

Keen to progress within finance or accounting

Job description

VANRATH are working with a range of employers across Northern Ireland who are keen to strengthen and add to their finance teams in 2026. As a result, we're keen to speak with Accounts Assistants and Assistant Accountants who may be open to hearing about current and upcoming opportunities across Belfast, Ballymena, Dungannon, Newry and surrounding areas.

These opportunities will span a variety of sectors, with some employers offering study support and progression.

What you'll do

Responsibilities will vary depending on the role, but may include:

• Supporting day-to-day finance operations
• Assisting with month-end close and reconciliations
• Processing invoices and maintaining ledger accuracy
• Supporting VAT returns and payroll processes
• Working closely with accountants and finance managers

About you

• Experience in an accounts or transactional finance role
• Comfortable using Excel and accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
• Keen to progress within finance or accounting

Next steps

If you're considering your next move in 2026, we'd be keen to speak with you. Click on the link below to book a 15min call to discuss potential opportunities in 2026.

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