Assistant Accountant - Bangor

Hays PLC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive organisation as an Assistant Accountant, where you'll play a crucial role in producing accurate monthly accounts and managing various financial tasks. This role offers the potential for permanent employment after an initial 6-month contract. You'll work in a welcoming environment that values its employees and provides excellent service. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits including private healthcare and a clear CPD pathway, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in finance while being part of an established and experienced team.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Employee development programmes

On-site parking

Excellent holiday package

Private Healthcare

Employer Pension contribution

Clear CPD pathway

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 50 is essential for this role.
• AAT qualification is required, either part or full.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in producing accurate monthly accounts.
• Manage various accounts including bank reconciliations and debtors/creditors.

Skills

Sage 50

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Job description

Hays are supporting a company in Bangor to recruit an Assistant Accountant.

Your new company

Join a dynamic and supportive organisation that values its employees and offers a welcoming environment. This company is committed to providing excellent service and maintaining high standards in all aspects of its operations.

Your new role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager in producing accurate monthly accounts. This role is initially a 6-month contract with the potential to become permanent. Your main responsibilities will include producing monthly journals, carrying out month-end routines, preparing monthly P&Ls, and managing various accounts such as fixed assets, intercompany, bank reconciliations, debtors/creditors, control accounts, and sales reconciliations. You will also be involved in approving payments and providing relevant information for year-end audits.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you should have experience with Sage 50 and hold an AAT qualification (part or full). Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook is essential, along with strong communication and organisational skills. You should be able to manage your own workload and priorities effectively, work well as part of a team, and possess a friendly, confident, and customer-focused attitude. A satisfactory Access NI check is required.

What you'll get in return

• £32,000 per annum
• Paid holidays
• Employee development programmes
• On-site parking
• Excellent holiday package
• Private Healthcare
• Employer Pension contribution
• Clear CPD pathway to support your career
• Work in an established and experienced team

What you need to do now

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