Assistant Accountant

VANRATH; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support month-end reporting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with accounting systems like Xero and Sage. This role offers excellent career progression and a chance to be part of a transformative project within a growing company.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Supportive, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar finance role, ideally within manufacturing or a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, driven, and eager to learn and grow with the business.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting and day-to-day financial operations.
• Implement a system transformation from Sage to Xero.
• Manage the creditors ledger: processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and preparing payments.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Experience with ERP/accounting systems

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or IATI or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Overview

VANRATH are working with a long established manufacturing business that is looking to add an Assistant Accountant to their team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company as an Assistant Accountant.

What you'll get

• A supportive, team-oriented environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a wide range of financial and operational processes
• The chance to join a growing company at an exciting stage of development
• Flexible start and finish times

What you'll do

As the Assistant Accountant, you will work directly with the wider finance team to support month-end reporting and day-to-day financial operations. One of the main aspects of this role will be to implement a system transformation, from Sage to Xero. Your general responsibilities will include:

• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Stock control and reconciliation of stock movements
• Managing the creditors ledger: processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and preparing payments
• Overseeing the debtors ledger: allocating payments, chasing outstanding debts, and issuing statements
• Credit control: maintaining good relationships with customers while ensuring timely payments
• Supporting with month-end reporting, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Assisting with management accounts preparation and financial reporting
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliation tasks

About you

• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or IATI or equivalent (QBE))
• 2+ years of experience in a similar finance role, ideally within manufacturing or a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (Xero, Sage, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, driven, and eager to learn and grow with the business

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 Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence.

Skills: Assistant Accountant; Part-qualified accountant; Management Accounts