Assistant Accountant– Belfast– £30,000 - £35,000 (15198)
Downey Osborne is partnering with a highly reputable organisation in the technology and manufacturing sector to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-thinking finance team that values accuracy, continuous improvement, and genuine work-life balance.
What’s on Offer
Hybrid working
Private medical insurance
Health cashback plan
Group income protection
Stakeholder pension
Sponsored Translink annual travel card loan scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Life insurance 3x salary
Employee Assistance Programme
35 days holiday
Regular social events
Belfast office
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
About You
Previous experience in an accounting or finance support role
Confident assisting with month-end management accounts, including journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and P&L and balance sheet reviews
Experienced in supporting year-end audits and preparing information for auditors
Confident maintaining accurate records within an ERP system, ideally Microsoft Business Central
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Able to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders
Confident using Excel and standard IT systems
About Your Role
Always
Support month-end management accounts with journal entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and P&L and balance sheet reviews
Maintain accurate records within the company ERP system
Assist in preparing information for year-end audits and attend audit meetings with the Senior Finance Manager
Work collaboratively with the Accounts Payable Lead and wider finance team
Often
Communicate with internal teams and external auditors to resolve queries
Use Excel to reconcile, analyse, and report on financial data
Support supplier payment processing as required
Occasionally
Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as needed
Contribute to process improvements within the finance function
Support internal reporting requirements
Never
Compromise on accuracy in financial records or reporting
Be asked to perform a choreographed dance at the next team building day
Interested?
If this sounds like the job for you, just click on the ‘submit a cv’ button at the top right of the website.

