Assistant Accountant

VanRath; Cookstown; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning manufacturing business located in Cookstown is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 9-month contract with the possibility of a permanent role. This position involves supporting financial operations, preparing management accounts, and managing various accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified with strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and within a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Temp to perm opportunity

Supportive team and working environment

Qualifications

• Part qualified Accountant with relevant studies.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the accounting function.
• Prepare Year-End accounts and control account reconciliations.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage the company's Fixed Assets Register.
• Monitor daily cash flow for adequate liquidity.
• Manage employee expenses policy and claims.
• Support VAT return processes.
• Review supplier payment runs.

Skills

Part qualified Accountant studying with CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent

Ability to prioritise and multi-task

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be working with an award winning manufacturing business based in the Cookstown area, to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to become part of a well-established finance team. This role will initially be on a 9 month contract basis with a view to going permanent.

What You'll get

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Supportive team and working environment

What you'll do

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting and compliance processes.

• Assist with the comprehensive preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, liaising effectively with other finance sub-departments.
• Perform ongoing Year-End accounts preparation, including control account reconciliations and Balance Sheet schedules.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Manage the company's Fixed Assets Register.
• Monitor and manage daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Manage the company's employee expenses policy and claims, ensuring adherence and timely processing.
• Checking and supporting the process for UK and ROI VAT returns.
• Review and approve weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Provide cover and support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams during holiday periods or peak times.

About You

Essential

• Part qualified Accountant studying with either CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a high level of organisational skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial people.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. IND01