Assistant Accountant

Location: Belfast
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented General Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will assist with the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the wider finance team with month-end processes and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices

• Bank reconciliations and cash allocation

• Preparing and posting journals

• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures

• Reconciling supplier and customer accounts

• Supporting credit control and accounts payable activities

• Processing employee expenses

• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems

• Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting

• Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis

• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve account queries

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years experience in an accounts or finance role

• A good understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles

• Experience using accounting software (such as Sage, Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills

• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or a similar accounting qualification

• Experience with month-end processes

• Knowledge of VAT procedures

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)

• Company pension

• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays)

• Opportunities for professional development and study support

• Friendly and supportive working environment

• On-site parking or accessible city-centre location

• Employee wellbeing initiatives

If you are looking to build your career in accounting and want to join a growing organisation where your contribution will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.