Part-Time Assistant Accountant – Maternity Cover

HANNON Transport; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Company benefits

Job summary

Hannon Transport is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month maternity cover basis in Aghalee, Northern Ireland. The role supports the Finance team with monthly management accounts, balance sheet activity, VAT and statutory reporting, and audit readiness.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain accuracy and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a finance role, strong Excel skills, and experience with month-end processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Experience in management accounts, reconciliations and month-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication; can work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments; support trial balance reconciliations.
• Process invoices and supplier payments; ensure accurate postings.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and audit-ready documentation.
• Assist with VAT, Intrastat and other statutory returns.

Skills

3+ years finance

Management accounts

Excel proficient

Independent worker

Tools

Sage or ERP

Job description

Hannon Transport is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month maternity cover basis in Aghalee, Northern Ireland. The role supports the Finance team with monthly management accounts, balance sheet activity, VAT and statutory reporting, and audit readiness.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller to maintain accuracy and meet deadlines. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in a finance role, strong Excel skills, and experience with month-end processes.