Finance Assistant - centre

• Finance Assistant role within a fast-growing, multi-entity retail group
• On-site, based in Belfast city centre
• Broad exposure across transactional finance, month-end and commercial reporting
• Competitive salary dependent on experience, plus pension and staff events
• Permanent, full-time role with genuine progression as the group grows

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and fast-growing retailer with a diverse group structure spanning retail, property and leisure. It is a dynamic, commercially driven organisation that offers real variety and exposure across multiple business entities. This is a stable, growing business with a supportive team culture and a track record of investing in its people.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a hands-on role across transactional finance, month-end processes and commercial reporting. You will work across multiple entities within the group, giving you broad exposure well beyond a single business. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys variety in their day and is looking to develop their career within a growing group.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts across multiple entities
• Support purchase ledger, sales ledger and payroll processes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts on a regular basis
• Assist with VAT returns, Intrastat and fixed asset management
• Support month-end journals, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with credit control and customer account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies

What You'll Need

Essential:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a busy finance or accounts environment
• Experience using Sage 200
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a pressured, fast-paced environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach

Desirable / Nice to Have:

• Experience working across multiple entities
• Exposure to VAT
• Part-qualified with CIMA, ACCA or ACA

Why Apply?

• Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience
• Permanent, full-time role with a stable and growing business
• On-site role based in Belfast city centre
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Regular staff events and a supportive team environment
• Genuine variety and exposure across a multi-entity group structure

Next Steps

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