Assistant Accountant

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Northern Ireland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support financial processes in the public sector. The role offers a salary between £41-42k, excellent annual leave, and hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have AAT or IATI qualifications and experience in finance or audit environments. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference with your financial expertise.

Benefits

Annual salary £41-42k

Excellent annual leave allowance (35 days)

Hybrid working

Experience in the public sector

Qualifications

• AAT or IATI qualified or part qualified in a professional accountancy body.
• Experience working in a finance team or as part of an audit practice.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, regulations, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with reporting, budgeting, and capital accounting.
• Support audits and maintain adherence to regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis to aid forecasting and decision-making.
• Collaborate with partners on financial matters.
• Identify and support process improvements.
• Guide junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Uphold confidentiality, GDPR, and performance targets.

Skills

Knowledge of basic accounting principles

Experience in finance team or audit practice

Analytical skills

Education

AAT or IATI qualified or part qualified

Job description

Overview

Are you a finance professional passionate about driving impact in the public sector? This Assistant Accountant role offers an opportunity to support strategic financial management and deliver services that make a real difference.

The role

• Support Financial Processes: Assist with reporting, budgeting, capital accounting, treasury, and grants.
• Ensure Compliance: Support audits and maintain adherence to regulations and policies.
• Analyse Data: Conduct financial analysis to aid forecasting and decision-making.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal and external partners on financial matters.
• Drive Improvements: Identify and support process and efficiency improvements.
• Support Team: Guide junior staff and contribute to team development.
• Maintain Standards: Uphold confidentiality, GDPR, and personal performance targets.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• AAT or IATI qualified or part qualified in a professional accountancy body.
• Experience working in a finance team or as part of an audit practise.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles, regulations and standards.

What\'s in it for you

• An annual salary £41-42k
• Excellent annual leave allowance (35 days)
• Hybrid working
• The opportunity to gain experience working in a role at the forefront of public sector

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Meghan Hamilton, Senior Recruitment Consultant on 02896935508 or on email at [e-mail].

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs at www.mcsgroup.jobs