Junior Assistant Accountant (Mallusk)

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company in Mallusk is seeking a Junior Assistant Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role offers excellent career progression, study support, and full exposure across the finance function. Responsibilities include processing transactions, conducting reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of experience and is working toward an Accounting Technician qualification. A supportive team environment awaits, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Career progression

Study support

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in an accounting or finance support role.
• Working toward, or already qualified as, an Accounting Technician.

Responsibilities

• Processing AP and AR transactions.
• Conducting bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing journals, accruals, and assisting with general ledger maintenance.
• Supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Assisting with VAT returns and basic payroll duties.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data integrity.
• Producing ad hoc financial reports for management.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Assisting senior finance staff with process improvements.

Skills

Accounting Technician

Team player

ERP experience

Job description

Junior Assistant Accountant - Mallusk

Excellent Career Progression | Full Finance Exposure | Study Support Available

Are you an ambitious Accounting Technician looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a growing and dynamic company based in Mallusk, is seeking a motivated individual to join their expanding finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain full exposure across the entire finance function, working closely with senior finance staff and contributing to the continued growth of the business. You will develop hands‑on experience across transactional finance, reporting, reconciliations, and month‑end processes. Full study support is provided to help you progress your career.

What you’ll get

• Clear pathway for career progression within a growing organisation
• Study support to further your qualifications and career
• Opportunity to build broad, practical accounting experience
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company benefits

What you’ll do

• Processing AP and AR transactions, including invoices, statements, payment runs, and payment allocation
• Conducting bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations
• Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and assisting with general ledger maintenance
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end close, including preparing reports and reconciliation schedules
• Assisting with VAT returns, basic payroll duties, and compliance activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring strong data integrity
• Producing ad hoc financial reports and analysis for management
• Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to resolve finance‑related queries
• Assisting senior finance staff with process improvements and ongoing finance projects

About You

• 1–2 years experience in an accounting or finance support role
• Working toward, or already qualified as, an Accounting Technician
• ERP experience
• A team player with a willingness to take on new challenges

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. Chanel Gillen