Assistant Accountant

Why apply for this role? Competitive salary Annual bonus potential of up to 10% Hybrid and flexible working options Healthcare scheme Company pension scheme Life insurance 33 days annual leave, inclusive of public/bank holidays Learning and development opportunities Excellent opportunity to join a rapidly growing business within the EV sector "I'm working with a rapidly growing and innovative business in Belfast who are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Belfast.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and gain broad exposure across both NI and ROI finance operations." About the Job Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for assisting with and completing the following duties Process and record financial transactions, including invoices, payments and expenses. Verify and reconcile invoices and receipts against purchase orders and delivery notes.

Maintain accurate financial records across both NI and ROI businesses. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets and management reports. Complete bank and other account reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies. Assist with VAT returns and other tax-related documentation. Process monthly payroll, including employee hours and deductions, and assist with ROI payroll. Liaise with the Stores and Projects Coordinator regarding stock checks and reconciliations.

Support other departments with the accurate use of accounting software, including sales orders, purchase orders and quotations. Assist with year-end audit preparation and liaise with external auditors. Support financial analysis and reporting activities. Provide general administrative support to the wider finance team. Previous experience Previous experience working in a similar accounts role. Part-qualified or studying towards CAI, ATI, ACCA or equivalent.

Strong Excel and accounting software experience. Excellent numerical and analytical skills with strong attention to detail. Good understanding of accounting principles and practices. Strong communication and organisational skills. Payroll experience (Desirable). Experience using Stripe or similar payment systems (Desirable).

Experience with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric (Desirable). Knowledge of ROI financial regulations and compliance (Desirable). Degree or relevant qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related field (Desirable). For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

Skills:

Management Accounts Budgets Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Benefits:
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