Assistant Accountant / Graduate Accountant

McKinty Associates; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm in Carrickfergus is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role offers a salary range of £28K to £32K based on experience. Ideal candidates will have accounts experience or be recent graduates looking for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include supporting finance processes, coordinating invoicing, and assisting with reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Proven accounts experience or a recent graduate willing to gain hands-on experience.
• Strong understanding of finance processes including accounts payable and credit control.
• Ability to use Excel for financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across finance processes including accounts payable and credit control.
• Coordinate invoicing and oversee the interface between the ERP and Sage.
• Assist with month-end close processes and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Numeracy aptitude

Time management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Part Qualified Accounts Technician / Accountant

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant / Graduate Accountant — Carrickfergus (BT38) — Salary c.£28K - £32K DOE

Our client is a well-established, successful and progressive leading British manufacturer with distribution across the UK and Ireland, with exports to Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and North America. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their established finance team to assist with the day-to-day finance operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded finance professional who has proven accounts experience or a recent recent graduate working towards a financial qualification wishing to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support across finance processes including accounts payable and credit control.
• Coordinate invoicing and oversee the interface between the ERP system and Sage.
• Ensure all invoicing support documentation (commissioning, electrical, and other building certifications) is collated in an accurate and timely way.
• Reconcile dispatches, installations, and invoicing to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close processes and reconciliations.
• Manage and process RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax) submissions.
• Support and collaborate with the Credit Controller to ensure timely customer payments.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance function.
• Assist in audit preparation and support audit processes.
• Utilise Excel for financial analysis, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Other ad hoc financial duties as required.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accounts Technician / Part Qualified Accountant

Or

• Recent graduates with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Essential eligibility criteria

• Recent experience in a fast-paced commercial accounting role (desirable but not essential)
• Prior experience with Sage and ERP systems (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent Excel skills (vlookups, sumif, pivot tables etc)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Good numeracy aptitude and keen eye for detail
• Time management and working towards tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only.

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