Assistant Accountant (12 Month Contract)

Reactive Recruitment NI; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month contract in Dargan, Belfast. You will support the finance function by maintaining schedules, preparing management accounts, and assisting with budgeting and compliance. The ideal candidate is Accounting Technician Qualified or equivalent, possesses strong IT skills, and has excellent attention to detail. This role offers a dynamic work environment with responsibilities and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Ability to maintain key schedules including fixed assets and prepayments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain key schedules such as fixed assets and intercompany accounts.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage reconciliations, journals, and general ledger processes.

Skills

Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Confident communicator

Education

Accounting Technician Qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

Assistant Accountant ( 12 month contract )

Location: Dargan (Belfast)
Salary: £35,000 per annum

Reactive Recruitment is delighted to be working with a leading company in the Dargan area to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team, offering variety, responsibility, and career development. This will be a temporary post for 12 months.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will support the finance function by:

• Maintaining key schedules including fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and year-end financial statements.
• Supporting budgets, forecasts, and KPI reporting.
• Managing reconciliations, journals, and general ledger processes.
• Assisting with statutory reporting and compliance requirements.
• Providing cover across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoicing, and Payroll.

The Person

• Accounting Technician Qualified (or equivalent).
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator who works well both independently and as part of a team.

To be considered for this role, please forward your CV to Ethan @ Reactive Recruitment or contact us directly for a confidential discussion.