Assistant Accountant

Downey Osborne; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi working

Bonus - 10% of salary

Pension - 4% of annual salary

28 days holiday + stats

Laptop & technology equipment supplied for working from home

Study support for further learning

Social events throughout the year

Cycle to work scheme

Electric car scheme

Enhanced maternity / paternity

Job summary

Downey Osborne in Belfast seeks a part-qualified accounting professional to maintain accounting records and support management accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts or finance, and strong Excel skills. The role includes assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance. The company offers a flexible working environment, 28 days of holiday, and various additional benefits including study support and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, finance, or client services.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records and ledgers.
• Support monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Assist with financial statements and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Strong Excel and Office skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Collaborative

Motivated to learn

Education

Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or Accounts Technician

Job description

What’s on Offer?

• Flexi working (start times)
• Bonus - 10% of salary
• Pension - 4% of annual salary
• 28 days holiday + stats
• Laptop & technology equipment supplied for working from home
• Study support for further learning
• Interactive E-Learning training provider
• Social events throughout the year
• Additional benefits - cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme
• Enhanced maternity / paternity

About You

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or Accounts Technician
• Experience in accounts, finance, or client services
• Strong Excel and Office skills
• Organised, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Collaborative and motivated to learn

Your Responsibilities

Always:

• Maintain accounting records and ledgers
• Support monthly management accounts and reconciliations
• Assist with VAT returns
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality

Often:

• Assist with financial statements and regulatory reporting
• Liaise with auditors and clients
• Support junior team members

Occasionally:

• Contribute to year-end processes, budgets, and forecast
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register
• Support ad-hoc finance projects