Assistant Accountant

HireIQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global solutions company in Belfast is seeking a part-qualified Assistant Accountant. This role is perfect for an ambitious trainee accountant looking for career progression. You'll support the Finance Manager with accounting tasks and be involved in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

Parking

Pension Fund

Study support provided

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with 2+ years’ experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager with accounting and financial control tasks.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, from trial balance to financial statements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the Chart of Accounts.

Skills

Accounting system

Journal Entries

Balance Sheet

Prepayment

Year End Close

Monthly Accounts

VAT reporting

Education

Degree educated (minimum 2:1)

Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Why Work Here?

• Company pension scheme
• Study support provided
• Supportive finance team within a reputable global business

Join a leading global solutions company offering an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified Assistant Accountant. This role is ideal for an ambitious trainee accountant seeking career progression and exposure to a wide range of financial responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Finance Manager with accounting and financial control tasks
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, from trial balance to financial statements
• Post journals, maintain the Chart of Accounts, and ensure accurate, timely reporting
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations (stock, bank, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments)
• Analyse monthly results against budget and highlight variances
• Review VAT and Corporation Tax workings before submission
• Manage weekly and monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Support year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with 2+ years’ experience
• Degree educated (minimum 2:1)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident engaging with non-finance stakeholders
• High attention to detail and accuracy

For further information on this opportunity, or to discuss the next step in your career, contact Garry Thomson at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Skills

• Accounting system
• Journal Entries
• Balance Sheet
• Prepayment
• Year End Close
• Monthly Accounts
• VAT reporting

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Parking
• Pension Fund