Job Description
Assistant Accountant
VANRATH is pleased to be exclusively working alongside a renowned business group in Dromore Co. Down who are in search of an Assistant Accountant. Are you looking to gain 1st class training and support? This is an ideal opportunity grow your career and become fully qualified.
The Benefits
1. Competitive salary
2. Study support with career progression
3. Immediate start available
4. Employee discount
The Role
The Assistant Accountant will report to the Financial Controller and will be responsible for:
5. Maintaining and updating the sales ledger and purchase ledger
6. Assisting with Management Accounts, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Profit and Loss Analysis
7. Assisting with payroll
8. Vat Returns
9. Debtor/Creditor management
10. Financial Reporting
The Ideal Candidate
As an Assistant Accountant, you must have a high level of accuracy and must be self-motivated. The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
11. At least 5 GCSE's with at least Grade B in Maths and grade C in English
12. Good Excel skills
13. Ability to work to meet deadlines and maintain a strong attention to detail
14. Strong communication skills with both team members and senior stake holders
15. Working effectively and contributing in a team environment as well as working on their own initiative
16. Complying with GDPR guidelines and maintaining confidentiality with regards to the business
Desirable Criteria
17. One or more years' experience of working within a finance function, but not essential.
The successful applicant will get tremendous support and gain exposure to a vast market. The in-house learning opportunities are next to none, with fantastic career progression opportunities.