Assistant Accountant – Finance & Reconciliations

Sherry FitzGerald Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Brien invites applications for an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team based at the Lisburn Road Office in Belfast. The role supports day-to-day office accounts, handling invoices, reconciliations and financial records for operations across sales, lettings and property management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in a finance department, AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and be studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Strong Excel and accounting software experience are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent and/or studying toward ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Minimum 3 years in a finance department, including Assistant Accountant duties with management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, journals and budgeting support.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and month-end procedures.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, analytics).
• Experience using accounting software and financial management systems; VAT knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger and supplier invoices; code to cost centres and prepare payments.
• Raise sales ledger invoices and allocate incoming payments; monitor balances.
• Post bank transactions and reconcile cash, resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end procedures, reconciliations and reporting.
• Support Audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
• Identify process improvements within the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Education

AAT Level 4 or equivalent

ACCA/CIMA/ACA study

Relevant degree

Tools

Excel

Sage

Accounting software

Job description

Simon Brien invites applications for an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team based at the Lisburn Road Office in Belfast. The role supports day-to-day office accounts, handling invoices, reconciliations and financial records for operations across sales, lettings and property management.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years in a finance department, AAT Level 4 (or equivalent) and be studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA. Strong Excel and accounting software experience are essential.