Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Belfast (BT16)

Salary: c.£36K - £40K DOE

McKinty Associates are delighted to be working with a Belfast-based commercial interior fit-out and bespoke joinery contractor working across the UK and Ireland, who have an immediate need for an experienced Assistant Accountant. Reporting into the Group Financial Controller and working alongside the wider finance team, Directors and departmental managers the key responsibilities for the role are as follows:

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support effective credit control.
• Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure supplier invoices are correctly coded, authorised and processed.
• Monitor aged debt and escalate overdue accounts where appropriate.
• Support accurate and timely payment processing.

Payroll & Statutory Requirements

• Liaise with the payroll provider/internal payroll function to ensure accurate payroll processing.
• Review payroll-related financial information and associated costs.
• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory financial requirements.

Financial Control & Accounting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Maintain accurate nominal ledgers and financial records.
• Complete regular bank, supplier, customer and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals and month-end adjustments.

Management Accounting and Financial Analysis

• Assist in preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
• Produce profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow reports.
• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts and previous periods.
• Provide clear commentary on financial results, variances and key areas of concern.
• Monitor project and departmental financial performance.

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience working as part of a busy finance team (Minimum 3 years)
• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Previous Experience with in manufacturing, construction, joinery, fit-out or project-based environments (Desirable)
• Practical knowledge of computerised Accounts packages / ERP Packages
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and methodical.
• Proactive, dependable and self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to build effective relationships across all departments.
• Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual ASAP, so please register your interest early. Please note, the opening may close in advance of advertised closing date - this is a guideline only.

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