Assistant Accountant

HANNON Transport Ltd.; Aghalee; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Company benefits

Job summary

Hannon Transport Ltd. in Aghalee is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance team with accurate financial records, timely management information, and compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.

You will contribute to month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity and day-to-day transactional activity while collaborating with operational stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a finance role.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Team-focused with a proactive approach.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Support trial balance reconciliations and journal postings.
• Assist with month-end close processes to meet deadlines.
• Process invoices and supplier payments with controls.
• Perform bank reconciliations and expense processing.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists and other returns.
• Support year-end statutory accounts and audits.
• Undertake other ad-hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Excel

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Accountant supports the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements. The role contributes to month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day transactional finance activity while working closely with the wider finance team and operational stakeholders.

Job Information

Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Financial Controller
Location: Aghalee
Salary Range: £35,000
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Duties And Responsibilities

Management Accounts Support

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
• Support Trial Balance reconciliations and journal postings
• Assist with month-end close processes to ensure deadlines are achieved

Accounts Processing & Transactions

• Process sales and purchase invoices as required
• Complete supplier payments in line with company controls
• Perform bank reconciliations, expenses processing, and credit card postings
• Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system

Balance Sheet & Reconciliations

• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Prepare VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists, and other statutory or statistical returns
• Ensure compliance with Revenue requirements and financial regulations
• Support tax reconciliations and reporting as required

Audit & Year-End Support

• Support preparation of year-end statutory accounts
• Assist with audit requirements, including provision of schedules and ad-hoc analysis
• Respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner

General Finance Duties

• Undertake other ad-hoc finance duties as required
• Support continuous improvement within the finance function
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial accuracy and control

Essential

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in a finance role
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Team-focused with a flexible and proactive approach
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems

Desirable

• Experience in a high-volume finance department
• Experience in a multi-company, multi-currency environment
• Knowledge of UK and Irish VAT
• Working knowledge of Sage or similar ERP accounting systems

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical
• Reliable, professional, and accountable
• Analytical with a problem-solving mindset
• Collaborative and supportive team player
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Why join Hannon Transport

• Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate

Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.