Senior Accounts Assistant (Belfast, Excusive)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant in Belfast. This newly created role offers an experienced finance professional the opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager in a collaborative environment. Key responsibilities include managing ledger processing, overseeing bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes. Candidates should be qualified Accounting Technicians with strong Excel skills and experience in a busy finance setting. This role promises long-term stability and excellent career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package including enhanced pension and healthcare

Long-term stability

Modern, collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy finance environment.
• Experience in managing purchase and sales ledger processing.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the core activities of the central finance function.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger processing, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
• Assist with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting.
• Prepare audit documentation and supporting compliance requirements.

Skills

Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)

Strong understanding of ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end processes

Excellent Excel skills

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accounts Assistant

(Exclusive to VANRATH - Newly Created Role with Excellent Career Growth Potential)

VANRATH are delighted to exclusively partner with a well-established and growing group to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant. This newly created role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to progress their career, working closely with the Finance Manager within a busy and fast-moving central finance function.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package including enhanced pension and healthcare cash plan
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility and develop your career
• Modern, collaborative working environment
• Long-term stability within a progressive organisation
• 35-hour working week!

About your next employer

Our client is a forward-thinking, growth-focused business with a strong commitment to professional development. Operating within a supportive and collaborative culture, the finance team encourages continuous improvement, fresh ideas, and opportunities to expand your skillset. You'll join a close-knit department playing a key role in driving financial accuracy and operational success.

About you

• Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI / AAT)
• Proven experience in a busy finance environment
• Strong understanding of ledgers, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Excellent Excel skills and strong competency across Microsoft Office
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Confident working independently and collaboratively within a team

What you'll do

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will support the core activities of the central finance function, including:
• Managing purchase and sales ledger processing, reconciliations, and supplier payments
• Overseeing bank reconciliations, lodgements, and supporting cashflow management
• Assisting with month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and reporting
• Preparing audit documentation and supporting compliance requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records and contributing to ongoing process improvements
• Supporting general office administration such as scanning, filing, and occasional reception cover

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.
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