Accounts Assistant

At-a-Glance

• Accounts Assistant role within a busy, established finance team
• On-site, based in Belfast
• Broad exposure across ledgers, reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes
• Competitive salary plus 30 days annual holiday
• Study support considered for the right candidate

About the Company

This is a well-established organisation with a busy, professional finance function based in Belfast. The team has a strong reputation for supporting finance professionals early in their career, with a friendly and collaborative working culture. It is a stable, well-run environment where new team members are given real responsibility and hands-on training from day one.

The Role

Working as part of an established finance team, you will assist with the day-to-day financial operations of the business, supporting across a broad range of accounting and administrative tasks. You will work closely with colleagues across the finance function, gaining exposure to the full transactional cycle rather than being confined to one narrow area. This is a strong fit for someone building or developing their accounting career who wants variety, structure and support in equal measure.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales ledger invoices
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Respond to supplier and customer queries in a timely manner
• Assist with VAT return preparation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Comfortable working with accounting software such as Sage or Xero
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Good communication skills and a team player attitude
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines

Desirable / Nice to Have:

• AAT qualified, part-qualified or actively studying towards a qualification

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary
• Study support considered for the right candidate
• 30 days annual holiday
• On-site role based in Belfast within a friendly, professional finance team
• Real opportunity to grow and develop within the role

Next Steps

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Emma at or connect on Linked In to apply.