Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician - Belfast (BT1) - PCTELAC

McKinty Associates; Belfast; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A Belfast-based telecoms service provider is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician to join their finance team. This varied role includes responsibilities such as managing purchase invoices, supporting sales ledger activities, and conducting bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accountancy qualification, have at least 3 years of relevant experience, and excellent Excel skills. A positive attitude and strong communication skills are essential for building relationships within the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accounts Technician or Part Qualified Accountant.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounts packages and excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle purchase invoices and supplier payments.
• Manage sales ledger activities, including credit control.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and assist in month-end procedures.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Excellent Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Part Qualified Accountant

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician

Belfast (BT1)

Salary c.£34K – £38K DOE

McKinty Associates are pleased to be working with Belfast based telecoms service provider who have a requirement for an experienced Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician to join their team. This will be a varied role assisting with the day-to-day finance activities and reporting directly into the Financial Controller.

Main duties will include :

• Purchase invoices / supplier payments
• Support sales ledger activities, including raising invoices and credit control
• Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to resolve account queries
• Bank reconciliations
• Staff expenses
• Assist in month-end and year-end procedures, including journal entries and accruals
• Help prepare VAT returns
• Financial reporting as required
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team and management

Eligibility criteria :

• Professional accountancy qualification – Qualified Accounts Technician / Part Qualified Accountant
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Previous experience in a similar role (3 years or more)
• Experience in accounts packages (Sage 200 desirable)
• Excellent Excel skills (vlookups, sumif, pivot tables etc)
• Experience of working on own initiative and as part of small team
• High level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Excellent communicator and able to build relationships and rapport