Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Do you have experience of working in a month end management accounting function, with the communication skills to work closely with operational managers?

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

  • £28,000 - £34,500
  • Immediate start available
  • 6-month contract with the opportunity to secure a permanent role
  • Joining a supportive team environment
  • Parking on site

Client

A leading public sector organisation based in Ballymena requires an Assistant Accountant to join their team for a period of 6 months. Reporting to the Divisional Accountant, the successful candidate will be focused on the month end management accounting process, including preparation and posting of journals, accruals & prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.

This role will work closely with operational managers, focusing on budget management, monitoring expenditure and income. To be considered for this role it is essential to have strong communication skills with the confidence to present financial figures to non-finance staff.

Interviewing immediately.

The Ideal Person

  • Month end accounting experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • High level IT literacy, including MS Excel
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Available at short notice

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Accountant you will:

  • Preparing month end analysis
  • Preparation & posting of journals
  • Reporting financial information to senior management
  • Attending board meetings to explain variances
  • Assist with wider finance team as and when required
  • Ad hoc project work

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 Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.