Accounts Technician (Belfast)

MCS Group; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group is recruiting for an Accounts Technician to join a successful accountancy practice in Belfast/Lisburn. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career advancement, working with a diverse client portfolio and benefiting from hybrid working, flexible hours, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Pension - auto enrolment

Holiday - 20 days + 11 bank

Health and well-being portal

Virtual GP service

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts preparation, ideally from a practice background.
• Open to junior candidates with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for clients.
• Prepare accounts and assist with year-end accounts preparation.
• Complete and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client-focused mindset

Education

Qualified Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI)

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Accounts Technician - Belfast/Lisburn

MCS Group is delighted to be working with a well established, growing accountancy practice to recruit for an Accounts Technician to join their team.

The Opportunity

MCS Group is partnering with a successful accountancy practice in Belfast/Lisburn to recruit a driven and ambitious Accounts Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts professional eager to advance their career, offering clear progression paths and the chance to work with a diverse portfolio of clients.

The Benefits

The successful Accounts Technician can expect to receive the following:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours
• Pension - auto enrolment
• Holiday - 20 day + 11 bank (can purchase additional days - 1 week)
• Health and well-being portal
• Virtual GP service.
• Development opportunities

The Role

You will have a wide range of duties, such as;

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks for a portfolio of clients
• Prepare accounts and assist with year-end accounts preparation
• Complete and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Support senior accountants with ad hoc financial reporting and tasks
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with company standards and statutory requirements

The Person

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experience in accounts preparation (even at a junior level)
• Ideally from a practice background, though strong candidates from other backgrounds will be considered
• Qualified Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI) or working towards qualification
• Open to more junior candidates with 1+ year of relevant experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with cloud accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Eagerness to learn, develop, and grow within the role
• A team player with good communication skills and a client-focused mindset

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Brad Dempster, Specialist Recruitment Consultant at MCS group on 02896935506 or [e-mail]

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