Accounts Assistant - North Belfast

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Belfast to support the core activities of a central finance function. The role involves managing financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers, bank reconciliations, and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accounting Technician with strong Excel skills and experience in a busy finance environment. This position offers excellent career growth potential and is located in a progressive organisation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Enhanced pension

Healthcare cash plan

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance environment.
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase and sales ledger processing.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cashflow management.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)

Proven experience in a busy finance environment

Strong understanding of ledgers

Excellent Excel skills

Highly organised

Confident working in a team

Education

Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Assistant - North Belfast

(Exclusive to VANRATH - Newly Created Role with Excellent Career Growth Potential)

VANRATH are delighted to exclusively partner with a well-established and growing group to recruit an Accounts Assistant (Belfast). This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to progress their career, working closely with the Finance Manager within a busy and fast-moving central finance function.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package including enhanced pension and healthcare cash plan
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility and develop your career
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Long-term stability within a progressive organisation

About your next employer

Our client is a forward-thinking, growth-focused business with a strong commitment to professional development. Operating within a supportive and collaborative culture, the finance team encourages continuous improvement, fresh ideas, and opportunities to expand your skillset. You'll join a close-knit department playing a key role in driving financial accuracy and operational success.

About you

• Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)
• Proven experience in a busy finance environment
• Strong understanding of ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Excellent Excel skills and strong competency across Microsoft Office
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team

What you'll do

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the core activities of the central finance function, including:
• Managing purchase and sales ledger processing, reconciliations, and supplier payments
• Overseeing bank reconciliations, lodgements, and supporting cashflow managementAssisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting
• Preparing audit documentation and supporting compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to ongoing process improvements
• Supporting general office administration such as scanning, filing, and occasional reception cover