Assistant Accountant (Fixed Term Maternity Cover 12-18months)
Location: Craigavon, Fully onsite
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours
Salary: Competitive
Business Unit: Sciences
Open To: External and Internal Applicants
Ref No.:HRJOB11793
**Please note this is a re-advertisement, if you have applied for this position recently there is no need to re-apply**
The Role
The role is dynamic and quite versatile in its daily tasks. As an Assistant Accountant you will support the production of accurate financial information by managing month-end accounting activities, reconciliations, statutory compliance, forecasting, reporting, and financial controls while working closely with both finance and operational teams
Please see attached job description for further details.
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group.
Our approach is simple we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac – Almac (Links Not Allowed)
What you need to be successful
Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, employment in the UK.
Essential Criteria
Qualified Accounting Technician or studying towards a higher professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.).
Good understanding of accounting processes
Experience in the preparation and review of Management Accounts to include e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, AP/AR reviews, fixed asset accounting.
Must have prepared and submitted VAT returns to HRMC
Working knowledge of Accounting Software
Desirable Criteria
(The following criteria may be applied if a large pool of applicants exist)
Third Level Degree (or equivalent)
Qualified Accountant with a recognised body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)
Have prepared information for year-end statutory audits
Have completed Government statistical and other statutory returns
Have prepared and submitted VAT and Intrastat Returns
Familiar with Customs requirements for Import VAT and Deferred Duty
Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant role
Has previous experience of an ERP System for the review of Financial Data
Familiar with credit control principles.
Apply Now
Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.
Closing Date We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 5pm
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation
Skills:Accounting Software Accounts VAT returns
Benefits:Staff Discounts Wellness Programs Employee Recognition Employee Referral Bonus Group Healthcare Scheme Pension Scheme
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