Accounts Assistant - Belfast - £30,000 - £25,000 (24048)

BelfastCounty Antrim
Written By Jodie Savage

Downey Osborne is partnering with a growing and forward thinking organisation to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to support their Finance team. This role will play a key part in managing daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, and supporting reporting and compliance requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands on finance role and wants to continue developing within a supportive and flexible environment.

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £35,000

  • Study support

  • Study leave in addition to annual leave

  • Hybrid working

  • Flexi working hours

  • Excellent holiday entitlement

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who are organised, detail focused, and comfortable working within a busy finance function. The ideal candidate will have:

  • Proven experience in a similar accounts or finance role

  • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

  • Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

  • Good understanding of core accounting principles

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team

  • Excellent organisation and time management skills

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

  • Familiarity with UK financial regulations and compliance requirements

About Your New Role

Always:

  • Process and record financial transactions accurately, including invoices, payments, and expenses

  • Verify and reconcile invoices and receipts against supporting documentation

  • Maintain and update financial records using accounting software

  • Reconcile bank statements and investigate discrepancies

  • Provide general administrative support to the finance function

Often:

  • Assist with the preparation of management reports, budgets, and financial statements

  • Support VAT returns and other tax related submissions

  • Assist with payroll preparation, ensuring accurate recording of hours and deductions

  • Support year end audit preparation and liaise with auditors

Occasionally:

  • Contribute to financial analysis and reporting, providing insight into performance and trends

Never:

  • Feel unsupported in your development

Interested?

If this sounds like the job for you, just click on the ‘submit a cv’ button at the top right of the website.

Jodie Savage
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