Assistant Accountant

Artemis Human Capital; Cookstown; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected manufacturing business in Cookstown seeks an Assistant Accountant to join its supportive finance team. This role involves key responsibilities like preparing financial information, managing month-end processes, and maintaining a strong financial control environment. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified or experienced, adept in Excel and accounting software, and possess strong attention to detail. The position offers a salary of £30,000 to £35,000, hybrid working conditions, and study support towards professional qualifications.

Benefits

Full study support towards professional qualifications

21 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant role required.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and journals.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform key balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant

Tools

Excel

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

We are working with a highly respected and growing manufacturing business in Cookstown to recruit anAssistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a company that has a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and investment in its people.

You’ll work closely with the Financial Accountant and Controller, playing a key role in preparing accurate financial information, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring robust financial controls are maintained. This is a great role for someone who wants to develop their accounting skills while contributing to a business that continues to expand both locally and internationally.

What’s on Offer

• Salary £30,000 – £35,000 (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)

• Full study support towards professional qualifications

• 21 days holiday plus statutory holidays

• Company pension

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, and journals

• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform key balance sheet reconciliations

• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports

• Process and reconcile purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and variance analysis

• Work with internal teams and external auditors to support year-end activities

• Identify and suggest process improvements within the finance function

Skills & Experience Required

• Part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or Accounts Assistant role

• Proficient in Excel and confident using accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle)

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team

Apply below or get in touch withMarc Norton at Artemis Human Capitalfor full details.