Assistant Accountant (Belfast, Hybrid)

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG organisation in Belfast is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their team. This role offers full study support and the chance to work closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver financial insights. Applicants should be part-qualified accountants with strong analytical and Excel skills. The company promotes a hybrid working model and a collaborative culture focused on professional development.

Benefits

Full Study Support

Hybrid Working

Company benefits

Excellent salary

Professional development

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to engage with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver financial insights.
• Support margin reviews and budgeting activity.
• Investigate stock loss issues and support stock counts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficient in Excel

Proactive

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Assistant Accountant

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG organisation to recruit a Commercial Assistant Accountant. If you're an ambitious Assistant Accountant with a flair for analysis, this is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing business, gain unrivalled exposure, and secure full study support on your journey to becoming a qualified accountant.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver high-quality financial and commercial insight
• Support margin reviews, benchmarking and budgeting activity
• Contribute to procurement activity and cost-saving initiatives
• Support payroll benchmarking and keep contract information up to date
• Investigate stock loss issues and support quarterly stock counts
• Produce clear, value-adding commercial analysis to support decision-making

What You'll Get

• Full Study Support
• Hybrid Working
• Company benefits
• Excellent salary
• A supportive, collaborative culture driven by strong values.
• Professional development in a fast-paced, commercially focused finance function.

About You

Essential:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or actively studying
• Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Excel with the ability to engage with both finance and non-finance teams
• Proactive, inquisitive and results-focused
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
• Strong Excel skills

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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