Assistant Accountant

HireIQ; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local family run business in Newry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. You will manage transactions, assist with payroll, and ensure compliance with VAT submissions while receiving in-house training to develop your skills. Ideal candidates will hold an Accounts Technician Qualification or equivalent experience. This position offers competitive salary and flexible hours.

Benefits

Study Support Available

Competitive Salary

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a busy office environment.
• Hold an Accounts Technician Qualification or Trainee/ Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Managing all transactions within the finance department.
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly procedures are carried out effectively.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• VAT submissions and other government returns.

Skills

Bank Reconciliation

VAT

Ledgers

Fixed Assets

Balance Sheet

Education

Accounts Technician Qualification or Trainee/ Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Overview

Why apply for this role?

• Study Support Available for ongoing development
• Great local family run business
• Competitive Salary
• Flexible Hours

"I'm working with one of Northern Ireland's most reputable brands who are looking to recruit to their experienced finance team an Assistant Accountant. The successful candidate will receive in house training to grow and develop their skills"

About the Company

HireIQ are currently exclusively working with our Client based in Newry for an Accounts Technician to join their established Finance Team. Our client operates across various industries and markets operating through the UK and Ireland branching into Mainland Europe also. This company can ensure long term job security and progression opportunities for the right candidate, market leading benefits and salary

About the Job

Reporting to the Company Accountant the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting with and completing the following duties

Key responsibilities

• Managing all transactions within the finance department
• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently
• Maintenance of both sales and purchase ledger
• Assist with payroll processing
• Responsible for collation, posting and reconciliation of month end stocks
• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and follow up issues
• VAT submissions, Intrastat, TSS compliance and other government returns
• Assist with cashflow management
• Assist with the maintaining of the cost system on Sage
• Monitor financial controls and implement changes where necessary
• Work with external auditors at year end
• Support Finance Manager, General Manager and wider management team in relation to accounts and reports they may need
• Support accounts team and assist with ad hoc duties as required

Previous experience

• Previous experience working in a busy office environment
• Hold an Accounts Technician Qualification or Trainee/ Part Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CIMA)

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Daryl Hunter at HireIQ in complete confidence

Skills: Bank Reconciliation, VAT, Ledgers, Fixed Assets, Balance Sheet