Job Description

Assistant Accountant

We are working with a leading employer based in Newry to recruit for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. The role is for a period of maternity cover with the possibility of becoming permanent. There is an excellent salary on offer for this role.

The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for:

Managing all financial transactions within the finance department, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies

Overseeing the completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting procedures, ensuring they are carried out efficiently and effectively

Maintaining accurate and up to date sales and purchase ledgers, reconciling accounts regularly to prevent discrepancies

Assisting with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee payment information

Collating, posting, and reconciling month end stock figures to ensure accurate reporting

Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts by gathering, analysing, and verifying data

Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and following up on any variances or issues promptly

Preparing and submitting VAT returns, Intrastat reports, TSS compliance documentation, and other statutory government returns within deadlines

Assisting with cash flow management, monitoring inflows and outflows to support financial stability

Maintaining the cost system in Sage, ensuring all cost data is accurate and up to date

Monitoring financial controls and implementing improvements where necessary to strengthen processes

Liaising with external auditors during year end, providing all required documentation and support

Collaborating with the Finance Manager, General Manager, and wider management team to provide financial insights, reports, and analysis as needed

What you'll need for the Assistant Accountant role:

2 years' experience of working in a similar role

Excellent accounting and strong numerical skills.

Experience of accounts reconciliations.

Experience and a thorough working knowledge of all elements of MS Office particularly Word, Excel, and Excel formulas.

A thorough working knowledge of the Sage accounting package.

If you are interested in this job and want to have a chat about it, please contact Mary on 02838299200 or email mary@happyrecruits.com

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person