Junior Assistant Accountant

Artemis Search & Selection Limited; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in County Antrim is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those pursuing a financial qualification, offering a variety of hands-on finance responsibilities and support for professional development in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Exposure to a broad range of finance functions

Involvement in process improvements

Qualifications

• Recent finance, accounting, or business graduates will be considered.
• Knowledge of RCT processes is desirable; training can be provided.
• Previous exposure to Sage or ERP systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounts payable, invoicing, and credit control.
• Maintaining accurate records between the ERP system and Sage.
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and close processes.
• Preparing and submitting RCT.
• Supporting cash collection activities alongside the Credit Controller.
• Assisting with audit preparation and contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Skills

Strong Excel knowledge

Clear communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

A-Level standard or equivalent

Working towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

The Role

Artemis Human Capital are recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing organisation in the County Antrim area, for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or someone progressing towards a recognised accountancy qualification to gain valuable experience in a broad, hands-on role.

As Assistant Accountant, you will provide support across a wide range of finance activities, including:

• Assisting with accounts payable, invoicing, and credit control

• Maintaining accurate records between the ERP system and Sage

• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and close processes

• Preparing and submitting RCT

• Supporting cash collection activities alongside the Credit Controller

• Assisting with audit preparation and contributing to ongoing process improvements

About You

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive mindset, and good organisational skills. You will also bring:

• Strong Excel knowledge (including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups)

• Clear and confident communication skills

• The ability to work both independently and within a team environment

• Previous exposure to Sage or ERP systems (advantageous but not essential)

• Knowledge of RCT processes (desirable, training can be provided)

Qualifications & Background

• Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

• Working towards, or keen to start, a professional qualification such as AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

• Recent finance, accounting, or business graduates will be considered

What’s on Offer

• Support for professional development and financial qualifications

• Exposure to a broad range of finance functions in a growing business

• Opportunity to be involved in process improvements and operational finance

• A friendly and supportive team environment

Skills: Assistant Accountant, Management Accounts, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Excel