Part-Qualified Accountant – Newtownabbey (Maternity Cover)
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Part-Qualified Accountant to join a leading fire and security solutions provider operating throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join an established and growing organisation on a 1518 month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll take ownership of the month-end accounting process through to Trial Balance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across the business.
Offering a varied, hands-on role with responsibility across financial accounting, reconciliations, VAT and month-end reporting, this opportunity would suit an organised and technically capable accounting professional who enjoys working independently and taking ownership of their workload.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded
Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end process
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies
Manage bank reconciliations, cashbook postings and supplier statement reconciliations
Monitor sales and purchase ledger integrity, including reviewing aged creditor balances
Prepare monthly management accounts through to Trial Balance stage
Produce supporting schedules for accruals, prepayments, fixed assets and balance sheet reconciliations
Prepare VAT returns and associated reconciliations
Post payroll journals and reconcile payroll control accounts
Support year-end audit requirements and provide relevant financial documentation
Liaise with operational teams to support accurate job costing and revenue recognition
Assist with management reporting, financial controls and ongoing process improvements
Who We’re Looking For
AAT Qualified, Part-Qualified ACCA/CIMA, or an experienced QBE accounting professional
Experience preparing accounts through to Trial Balance stage
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journals, accruals and prepayments
Experience completing balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and data analysis
Previous experience using Sage accounting software
Knowledge of VAT returns, payroll journals and financial controls
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary
1518 month fixed-term maternity cover contract
Workplace pension scheme
Health insurance and death-in-service benefits, subject to qualifying period
Opportunity to work closely with and report directly to the Finance Director
Comprehensive handover and support from the existing finance team
If you’re an experienced Assistant Accountant or Senior Accounts Assistant looking for a hands-on financial accounting role with genuine responsibility for the month-end process, get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.
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