Assistant Accountant

VANRATH; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa private medical insurance

Company pension

28 days' annual leave

Flexible start and finish times

Support for professional development

Company events and staff activities

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Vanrath seeks an Assistant Accountant to join its growing, family-run construction sector finance team in Northern Ireland. The role offers hands-on accounting exposure across ledgers, reconciliations, payroll support and month-end activities.

Ideal candidates will have practical accounts experience, potentially studying towards an accounting qualification, with good numeracy, Excel skills and a proactive attitude to learn and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Complete supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support month-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll administration and related finance tasks.
• Support VAT returns and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with management information and financial reports.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting systems and processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Microsoft Excel

Independent & team work

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounts Technician qualification or studying towards accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

About the Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a growing, family-run construction business for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This is a varied, hands-on position offering exposure to a broad range of accounting and finance activities.

Our client welcomes applications from individuals with practical accounts experience, including those currently studying towards an accounting qualification or looking to further develop their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Complete supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support month-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll administration and related finance tasks.
• Support VAT returns and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with management information and financial reports.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting systems and processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration role.
• Good numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive, proactive approach and willingness to learn.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Xero, Sage or similar accounting software.
• Experience within construction, manufacturing or a project-based environment.
• Accounts Technician qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience with payroll, VAT returns or credit control.
• Knowledge of CIS, subcontractor accounts or job costing.
• Interest in finance systems and process improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Bupa private medical insurance.
• Company pension.
• 28 days' annual leave, including public holidays.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Support for professional development and further learning.
• Opportunities to develop skills and responsibilities.
• Company events and staff activities.
• Free on-site parking.