VANRATH are assisting our client, in their search for an experienced Assistant Accountant. The role of the Assistant Accountant is to assist the Finance Manager and Director of Corporate Services in the efficient and effective financial management of the organisation. The post is part of a small finance team, who work closely together to manage the finances of the whole organisation.

Salary: £38,600
36 hours per week
8.30am - 4.30pm working hours

Key Responsibilities:

Processing monthly salaries including related monthly and annual returns in relation to matters such as salaries, superannuation, income tax and the employment of temporary staff etc.
Participating in ensuring the security and safe keeping of assets and resources
Supervising the preparation and recording of bank lodgements and efficient cash handling of funds
Supervising the operation of the petty cash system
Supervising the operations of the accounts payable function
Reconciliation of Credit Card statements
Preparing monthly bank reconciliations and cash flow reports
Preparing and inputting journals to the computerised accounts system
Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and reviews of departmental expenditure.
Assist in preparation of the statutory accounts for each financial year in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
Assist in the preparation of the Annual Budget and 3-year Financial Plans
Ensure that financial policies, processes, procedures, and controls are applied consistently and documented properly in accordance with an up-to-date Financial Policies and Procedures Manual.

Essential Criteria

Recognised CCAB accountancy qualification (CA Ireland, ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS) or strong experience with a part-qualification.
Experience of using and developing computerised financial systems and procedures.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving skills.

For further information on this job, or any other Accountancy and Finance role in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact Jamie Gault for a confidential chat today. VANRATH acts as an agency and employment business for permanent recruitment and the supply of temporary workers.

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Assistant Accountant (38.5K)

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