Assistant Accountant - Maghera - £30,000 - £40,000

Downey Osborne is delighted to be working with a growing company who is seeking an Accounts/Finance Professional to support the finance function and assist the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting activities. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual who is looking to grow their career.

What you get:

• £30,000 - £40,000

• Early finish Friday

• Free onsite parking

• Career progression

• 28 days holiday

• Permanent role

• Healthcare

• Based in Maghera

About You:
 •  Part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA) OR equivalent commercial accounting experience (minimum 12–18 months) with demonstrable month-end, reconciliations and transactional competence.

•  Practical experience with month-end tasks and balance sheet reconciliations.

•  Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

•  Good Excel skills and willingness to learn accounting software used by the business (XERO)

About Your New Role:
 
 

• Process Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR), including supplier payments and creditor reconciliations.

• Maintain and reconcile bank accounts, and support day-to-day cashflow monitoring.

• Support payroll processing and liaise with the payroll provider as required.

• Assist the Financial Controller with month-end close processes, including posting journals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and managing accruals (level of responsibility dependent on experience).

• Contribute to monthly management reporting, including preparation of P&L statements and variance analysis.

• Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

• Assist the Financial Controller with audit and year-end activities, providing supporting schedules and documentation as needed.

Interested?

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