Job Description

Take the reins as the sole Assistant Accountant in a high-profile organisation- a part-time role with an immediate start.
VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a leading organisation, who are seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant. The opportunity to give you end-to-end ownership of day-to-day finance operations. You'll handle core bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end support, working independently while partnering with senior finance when needed.
What's in it for you?
Part-time role with flexibility on hours and days
Sole Assistant Accountant position within a leading organisation
Opportunity to make a direct impact in a close-knit finance team * Excellent salary and benefits package
About your next employer
A well-run, growth-minded leading organisation operating a busy events calendar and requiring robust financial controls. You'll join a professional team that values accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement across finance and payroll processes, acting as the sole Assistant Accountant for day-to-day operations.
About you

• AAT (or equivalent) qualification desirable, or working towards it
• Experience in accounts & payroll administration, strong bookkeeping fundamentals
• Confident with accounting software and Excel; comfortable with VAT postings
• Accurate, well-organised, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Comfortable working independently as the sole Assistant Accountant while collaborating with senior finance as needed

What you'll do

• Manage accounts payable/receivable
• Resolve creditor/debtor queries, and run periodic payments
• Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations for bank, cash, and key balance-sheet control accounts
• Ensure accurate VAT treatment
• Support management accounts (prepayments, accruals) and highlight discrepancies to senior staff
• Process payroll end-to-end, maintain compliant records, update starters/leavers, and produce reports for review/audit
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practice

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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