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Downey Osborne Limited; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Pension contribution 5%

Company bonus up to 10%

Study support

25 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Downey Osborne Limited is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in a hybrid role across Northern Ireland. The position involves supporting monthly management accounts, year-end close, payroll journals, VAT returns and bank reconciliations, in a fast-paced multi-company setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience in management accounts, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with Sage 200.

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with the preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Strong understanding of trial balances, journals and month-end accounting processes.
• Experience preparing payroll journals, VAT returns and bank reconciliations.
• Good knowledge of Excel and financial accounting systems.
• Desirable: Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• ATI qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification such as ATI, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience working within a multi-company environment
• Previous experience using Sage 200

Responsibilities

• Always Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the general ledger and bring accounts through to trial balance stage.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals, reconciling payroll-related accounts.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements.
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items.
• Occasionally provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.
• Assist with wider finance projects and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

ATI qualification in progress

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Our client is a growing business within the telecommunications and technology sector, providing a range of services across Northern Ireland, Ireland and the wider UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to broaden their management accounting experience and develop their skills within a fast-paced, multi-company environment.

Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 to £40,000
• Hybrid working, with three days in the office
• Flexible start times
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare through Westfield Health
• Company performance-related bonus of up to 10%
• Study support available, where required
• 40-hour working week

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Technician or similar finance role
• Experience assisting with the preparation of management accounts and month-end reporting
• Strong understanding of trial balances, journals and month-end accounting processes
• Experience preparing payroll journals, VAT returns and bank reconciliations
• Good knowledge of Excel and financial accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Desirable: Experience processing payroll from start to finish
• ATI qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification, such as ATI, ACCA or CIMA
• Experience working within a multi-company environment
• Previous experience using Sage 200

About Your New Role

• Always Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
• Maintain the general ledger and bring accounts through to trial balance stage
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and post monthly payroll journals, reconciling payroll-related accounts
• Prepare and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving outstanding items
• Often Support cash flow reporting and monitor cash movements
• Assist with audit requirements and statutory reporting
• Provide support to accounts payable and accounts receivable when required
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external payroll providers
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting
• Occasionally Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions
• Assist with wider finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Never Compromise the accuracy of financial information or overlook discrepancies in reconciliations
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