Assistant Accountant

JobStart Scheme; Armagh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An accountancy firm in Armagh is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial reporting and compliance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, maintaining and reconciling ledgers, and assisting with VAT and tax filing. The ideal candidate should have strong excel skills, attention to detail, and be proficient in accounting software. Contract is temporary with up to 25 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT and tax filing.
• Provide administrative support.
• Assisting with computerised accounting.

Skills

Strong excel and data analysis skills

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Good organisational and time management skills

Proficient in an accounting software

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: WHR ACCOUNTANTSWe are seeking an Assistant Accountant to support a busy accounting office with finance reporting and compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledgers.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT and tax filing.
• Provide administrative support.
• Assisting with computerised accounting.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong excel and data analysis skills.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in an accounting software.

Further Information

The Employer is: WHR ACCOUNTANTSJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information.Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1744622 Job Sector Accountancy and Finance Area Co Armagh Location Armagh Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 2 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 11/11/2025 Closing date 22/12/2025 Worktime Days to be confirmed, hours between 9am - 5pm