Assistant Accountant

HANNON Transport Ltd.; Aghalee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

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 strong internal controls.

The role covers monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT and statutory reporting, and year-end support, working Monday–Friday 9am-5pm. A minimum of 3 years in finance and strong Excel skills are required.

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 competing deadlines.
• Team-focused with a flexible and 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 ensure deadlines are achieved.
• 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.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Excel

Finance systems

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Job Purpose

The 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 TitleAssistant Accountant

DepartmentFinance

Reports ToFinancial Controller

LocationAghalee

Salary Range£30,000-£35,000 depending on experience

Shift PatternMonday-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.