Job description: Position:Accountant (Newly Qualified) Location:Head Office, Ballinderry Road, Lisburn Reporting to:Senior Management Employment Type:Full time, Permanent Working hours:37.5 hours per week Salary: Competitive Why work for McQuillan Companies? McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers a diverse range of services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. If you're seeking a career in a growing company with a dynamic environment and great benefits, McQuillan Companies is for you. We value all perspectives and create a supportive space where people thrive. With a progressive approach and a focus on effective partnerships, we aim to continuously provide high levels of performance and service for all our customers and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a team that supports your growth in a dynamic workplace. We offer a range of benefits including: Competitive salaries Annual performance related bonus An employee health scheme Employee private healthcare An excellent employee pension scheme 31 days of annual leave, increased in line with years of service milestones Working as a part of a dynamic group of professionals who excel at maintaining regulatory standards while fostering a supportive and welcoming environment Excellent development, learning and training opportunities Participation in a range of team building activities Overall objectives We seek to appoint a Newly Qualified Accountant to join our busy and expanding team within McQuillan Companies Limited. If you are looking for a career opportunity within a growing business that includes a range of benefits, in a dynamic and engaging working environment then McQuillan Companies is the place for you. This role will require someone with a 'can do' attitude, a commercial approach and demonstrable attention to detail. The successful candidate will assist the Group Financial Controller and Company Accountant and must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication & inter-personal skills. In return you will be awarded a competitive salary, variety within your role, the ability to build upon your existing experience within the profession and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team. Key responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts Preparation of monthly management cost reports Month end and year end purchase/nominal ledger close Review of bank reconciliations Nominal ledger reconciliations VAT returns & other HMRC submissions Assistance with year-end financial statements audit Required criteria: Recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) Strong IT skills are essential for this role, including: Microsoft Packages e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel etc. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central beneficial but not essential Ability to learn how to use financial and operational software packages Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task Demonstrated initiative and high levels of energy Excellent communication skills and work ethics Closing date for all applications is: Friday 30th January 2025 This job description should not be regarded as conclusive or definite. It is a guideline within which the individual jobholder works. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible and may alter as the Companys strategic direction changes. Skills: Excellent communication skills Pro-Active approach Team player Excellent time management & organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative Attention to detail IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft packages Benefits: Competitive salaries Annual performance related bonus Company vehicle or allowance Employee private healthcare Excellent L&D opportunities Participation in team building activities An excellent employee pension scheme