Assistant Accountant (Newry)

VanRath; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and forward-thinking FMCG business as an Assistant Accountant. This exciting opportunity offers a supportive environment with excellent career progression. You will work closely with the Finance Manager, supporting month-end reporting and financial operations. With flexible hours and the chance to grow within a thriving company, this role is perfect for proactive individuals eager to make an impact. If you have a passion for finance and want to be part of a growing team, this position is for you.

Benefits

Supportive team-oriented environment

Career progression opportunities

Flexible start and finish times

Reduced hours available

Immediate start available

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end reporting and day-to-day financial operations.
• Manage creditors and debtors ledgers, ensuring timely payments.

Skills

Excel

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Credit Control

Education

Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or IATI)

Tools

ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Sage)

Job description

VANRATH are working exclusively with a growing and forward-thinking FMCG business that is expanding its finance team due to continued success and recent investment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company as an Assistant Accountant.

What you'll get

• A supportive, team-oriented environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Exposure to a wide range of financial and operational processes
• The chance to join a growing company at an exciting stage of development
• Flexible start and finish times
• Reduced hours/ part time hours available
• Immediate start available

What you'll do

As the Assistant Accountant, you will work directly with the Finance Manager and wider finance team to support month-end reporting and day-to-day financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Bank reconciliations
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Completing Intrastat reports and other statutory filings
• Stock control and reconciliation of stock movements
• Managing the creditors ledger: processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and preparing payments
• Overseeing the debtors ledger: allocating payments, chasing outstanding debts, and issuing statements
• Credit control: maintaining good relationships with customers while ensuring timely payments
• Supporting with month-end reporting, journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Assisting with management accounts preparation and financial reporting
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliation tasks

About you

• Part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or IATI or equivalent (QBE))
• 2+ years of experience in a similar finance role, ideally within manufacturing or a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Sage, or similar)
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Proactive, driven, and eager to learn and grow with the business

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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