Assistant Accountant - Radius Vehicle Solutions

Radius Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability solutions company in Belfast is seeking an Assistant Accountant to assist with financial management and reporting. The ideal candidate will be part qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA with at least 12 months of relevant experience. Key tasks include the preparation of management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration during audits. This position offers a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in Accounts.
• Ability to prepare management accounts and financial statements.
• Experience in cash flow reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Finance Manager with Accounting & Financial Control functions.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review tax submissions.
• Provide support during the year-end statutory audit.

Skills

Part Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Strong technical accounting skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience interacting with non-finance people

Excellent attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Radius is a global business delivering transformative solutions for sustainable mobility, connectivity and technology. We support customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs. Since 1990 our ambition has grown with us; our mission is to help businesses adapt to the future and take advantage of change. Sustainability is at the core of our offering, and our leading e-mobility solutions guide businesses through the energy transition for a more sustainable, connected future.

Job Description

The role of Assistant Accountant is important to us. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, assist the Finance Manager with all aspects of the Accounting & Financial Control functions for Radius Vehicle Solutions entities operating across Ireland.
• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts from trial balance to financial statements, including maintenance of the COA, completion of journals and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, including stock, intercompany, bank accounts, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset reporting and intercompany balances.
• Comparing actual performance to budgets and providing accurate commentary to support monthly results.
• Review of direct and indirect tax submissions to the relevant authority, including VAT returns and Corporation Tax;
• Responsible for weekly and monthly cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Assistance with the inter-company process, liaising with the Group Finance.
• Assistance with the year-end statutory audit process, liaising with external auditors and providing all necessary documentation and evidence.
• Point of contact for accounting queries, promoting financial understanding and control within the business, championing best practice and ensuring you remain up to date with regulatory changes and current industry thinking.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA accountant with a minimum of 12 months experience in Accounts.
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of interacting with non-finance people to gather relevant information.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Additional Information

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

Still Curious?

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, please contact our talent team via [e-mail].

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcoming people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

Note to recruitment agencies:

We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.

PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.