Assistant Accountant - Belfast

Staffline Group PLC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company in Northern Ireland is looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the finance function, handling tasks such as management accounts and compliance. Candidates should possess Level 2 or 3 AAT qualifications along with at least two years of relevant finance experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to develop their finance expertise in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative finance team

Real responsibility and ownership

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience working within a finance team.
• High attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Support statutory, regulatory and tax compliance.
• Prepare key balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

MS Excel

Communication

Organisation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 AAT

Part-qualified ACA / ACCA

Tools

Computerised accounting software

MS Outlook

MS Teams

Job description

The Role : What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll support the finance function across reporting, controls and compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

Reporting & Analysis

• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Supporting operational performance reporting (time, capacity & turnover analysis)
• Producing detailed nominal ledger reports for management
• Helping prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules

Compliance & Audit

• Ensuring strong internal control across finance processes
• Supporting statutory, regulatory and tax compliance (VAT, PSA, P11D)
• Liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
• Assisting with Solicitors Accounts Regulations (SARs) quarterly statements

Financial Processing & Control

• Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting purchase ledger, nominal, office & client ledger activities
• Assisting with preparing and posting month-end / year-end journals
• Maintaining accurate legal search and credit card expenditure records

Team Support & Communication

• Providing finance support to internal teams across the business
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for finance queries
• Offering support and cover across the wider finance department

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you're someone who loves accuracy, enjoys problem-solving, and can take initiative across a wide range of tasks.

Essential Requirements :

• Level 2 or Level 3 AAT (or working toward it)
• 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Experience using MS Excel, Outlook & Teams
• Experience working within a finance team
• Familiarity with computerised accounting software
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy and initiative

Desirable :

• Part-qualified ACA / ACCA
• Legal bookkeeping experience
• Experience within a regulated or professional services environment

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and supportive finance team
• Real responsibility & ownership of your work
• Professional development & study support opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of finance disciplines
• A role that grows with you

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants more than just transactional work - someone with the ambition to grow their technical finance skills and build a rewarding career.