Assistant Accountant

Park Recruit are delighted to be working in partnership with an innovative, technology-led engineering business based in Cookstown to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant. Reporting into senior leadership and working as part of a small finance team, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations, supporting cash flow management, and delivering accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities Process daily sales orders, verify accuracy and raise customer invoices Liaise with sales personnel and support customer query resolution Oversee and process purchase orders within delegated authority levels Process supplier invoices and complete statement reconciliations Work closely with credit control to manage queries and disputes Prepare and submit VAT and relevant statutory returns (including ROI VAT/RCT) Complete timely bank reconciliations Support weekly, monthly and year-end close processes to trial balance Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts Monitor supplier pricing and product costings to support margin analysis Support financial administration and compliance duties Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, reporting and processes

Essential Criteria Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI or similar) or qualified by experience Minimum 5 years experience within a busy accounts function Strong working knowledge of computerised accounts packages (experience with Xero highly desirable) Experience completing VAT/RCT returns in the Republic of Ireland Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal teams Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Experience within a service-based, engineering or technical environment

Experience with Dext Exposure to stock management systems within engineering/manufacturing Whats on Offer Competitive salary (DOE) Permanent, full-time position 28 days holiday Hybrid working options - 3days office / 2 days wfh Supportive, collaborative team culture Exposure to international projects Ongoing training and development opportunities

Skills:

Accountant Finance Tax purchase orders Invoicing Credit Control