Group Accountant

Ballyvesey Holdings Limited; Newtownabbey; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ballyvesey Holdings Limited is seeking a Group Accountant to join the central finance team in Newtownabbey on a six month fixed term contract with potential to become permanent. The role supports group reporting, returns and head office accounts while liaising with group entities to uphold reporting standards.

The ideal candidate will have ATI-level qualifications (or higher), at least 2 years in accounting, and strong Sage 50 and Excel abilities to deliver high quality work under tight

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification equivalent to ATI or above.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an accounting role.
• Experience using Sage 50 accounting software.

Responsabilités

• Assist with group reporting, group returns and group recharges.
• Liaise with group entities to ensure group reporting standards are maintained.
• Assist with preparation of head office monthly accounts.
• Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts for the head office company.
• Prepare and post nominal journals.
• Assist with developing the group finance manual, controls and processes.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks as required.

Connaissances

Excel

Sage 50

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Planning and organisation

Initiative

Formation

ATI or higher

Outils

Sage 50 Accounts

Description du poste

Group Accountant 6 months Fixed Term contract with potential to become permanent - Belfast.

Ballyvesey Holdings is the privately owned parent company of a wide range of trading subsidiaries. Established in 1970, the group's activities are centred around the transport and logistics sectors. These include truck and commercial vehicle sales & service, vehicle rental, commercial vehicle maintenance services, commercial vehicle and plant auctions, transport, distribution, warehousing, and construction plant equipment sales and service.

We are now recruiting for a Group Accountant to join our central finance team in Newtownabbey. This is a six month fixed term contract with the potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with group reporting, group returns and group recharges;
• Liaise with group entities to ensure group reporting standards are maintained;
• Assisting with preparation of head office monthly accounts;
• Assist with group reporting, group returns and group recharges;
• Assist in reconciling balance sheet accounts for the head office company;
• Preparation and posting of nominal journals;
• Assist with developing the group finance manual, controls and processes;
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills;
• Experience and good working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts;
• Good attention to detail;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent planning and organisational skills;
• Proven ability to deliver high quality work within strict time frames;
• Flexible in adapting to varied workloads;
• Professional conduct and positive attitude;
• Ability to work on own initiative;
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks and challenges.

Essential Criteria:

• Accountancy qualification equivalent to Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)) or above;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within accountancy role/s;
• Experience using Sage 50 accounting software;
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills;
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.

Desired Criteria:

• Experience working in a large group of companies;
• Knowledge of and/or experience in working within the transport and logistics sector;
• Previous experience in assisting with developing finance manuals, controls and processes;
• Fully qualified with a professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).