Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Up to £40k
Your New CompanyA well-established and highly respected organisation within the Northern Ireland property sector is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a permanent basis. Operating across multiple business divisions, including residential sales, lettings, property management and associated professional services, this business has built a strong reputation and continues to experience sustained growth.This opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative finance function where you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations and contributing to the ongoing success of the business.Your New RoleReporting into the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting a broad range of accounting duties, ensuring the accurate processing and maintenance of financial information across the organisation.Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding to the appropriate departments and cost centres.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies.
• Raising sales invoices and allocating incoming payments.
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Assisting with daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Posting bank transactions and investigating reconciliation queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting finance administration processes.
• Assisting with month-end activities, including account reconciliations and reporting.
• Supporting audit preparation and providing financial information when required.
• Ensuring financial procedures comply with internal policies and controls.
• Working across finance and operational systems to ensure accurate data integrity.
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiencies.

What You'll Need to SucceedTo be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar finance position.
• Part-qualified status or active study towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience supporting month-end processes and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders.

Desirable experience includes:

• Experience within the property, professional services or related sectors.
• Knowledge of Sage or similar accounting software.
• Understanding of UK VAT regulations and financial controls.
• Degree, AAT qualification or equivalent finance-related qualification.

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to work for a recognised and established business with a strong market presence.
• Exposure to a varied accounting role with broad responsibilities.
• Support towards professional development and accounting studies.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.

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