Assistant Accountant

Downey Osborne is delighted to be working with an established business to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. Based in Newtownabbey, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team offering a condensed working week, study support and genuine opportunities for career progression.

• Compressed hours with a 4-day working week (working one Friday in every four)
• Study support for ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive team environment with regular coaching
• Healthcare and employee perks
• Death in service protection
• Charity and volunteering opportunities
• Free onsite parking

You’ll be an ambitious finance professional looking to continue your studies while developing your experience in a varied accounting role.

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with continued progression through exams
• Recent experience within a fast-paced finance environment
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident communication with colleagues across the business
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software
• Managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
• Working independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Processing accruals and prepayments accurately
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and intercompany accounts
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close
• Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
• Building and maintaining financial reports using Excel and finance systems
• Supporting the payroll process by collating and validating payroll information
• Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and up to date

• Preparing VAT returns and assisting with statutory reporting requirements
• Supporting year-end accounts and external audit processes
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Monitoring financial controls and identifying opportunities for process improvements
• Investigating account queries and resolving discrepancies
• Liaising with colleagues across departments to gather financial information

• Supporting finance system upgrades and process improvement projects
• Assisting with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Taking part in charity, volunteering and wider company initiatives
• Providing cover for other members of the finance team when required

• Having to wait until Friday evening to start your weekend, because with compressed hours you’ll only be working one Friday in every four.