Assistant Accountant: Budgeting & Reporting

The Recruitment Co; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 43,528,000 - 58,891,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Co in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a dedicated finance team. The role covers day-to-day management accounting and reporting, supporting a busy division within a major organisation with turnover of over £1.2bn.

You will work closely with the team to plan budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure accurate financial records while complying with relevant legislation and corporate policies. The position is 37 hours per week, with a fixed hourly rate of £19.32.

Qualifications

• One of the following qualifications: final examinations of AAT or IATI; or CCAB foundation papers; or a relevant Bachelor's degree (accounting major) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in accounting in at least 3 of the specified areas.
• Experience in budget setting, forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenditure.
• Experience in the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Experience in process improvements within finance to drive performance.
• Experience in managing a team in a busy finance environment to meet deadlines, staff development and performance.
• Experience using an integrated financial management system and advanced spreadsheets.
• Experience in writing reports using SAP Business Objects/Crystal Reports.
• Experience in finance systems implementation projects including project management and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day management accounting and reporting for a Division within NIHE.
• Develop devolved budgetary control and provide reports and advice on corrective actions.
• Plan, manage and organise the day-to-day operation of the Finance section to meet targets and procedures.
• Maintain financial systems and records in line with legislation, standards and policy.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Expenditure reporting

Statutory accounts

Process improvements

Team management

Finance systems

SAP Business Objects/Crystal Reports

Project management

Advanced Excel

Education

AAT or IATI qualification

CCAB foundation papers

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Crystal Reports

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

The Recruitment Co in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a dedicated finance team. The role covers day-to-day management accounting and reporting, supporting a busy division within a major organisation with turnover of over £1.2bn.

You will work closely with the team to plan budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure accurate financial records while complying with relevant legislation and corporate policies. The position is 37 hours per week, with a fixed hourly rate of £19.32.