Take the reins as the sole Assistant Accountant in a high-profile organisation- a part-time role with an immediate start. VANRATH are delighted to be exclusively partnered with a leading organisation, who are seeking a part-time Assistant Accountant. The opportunity to give you end-to-end ownership of day-to-day finance operations. You'll handle core bookkeeping, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end support, working independently while partnering with senior finance when needed. What's in it for you? Part-time role with flexibility on hours and days Sole Assistant Accountant position within a leading organisation Opportunity to make a direct impact in a close-knit finance team Excellent salary and benefits package About your next employer A well-run, growth-minded leading organisation operating a busy events calendar and requiring robust financial controls. You'll join a professional team that values accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement across finance and payroll processes, acting as the sole Assistant Accountant for day-to-day operations. About you AAT (or equivalent) qualification desirable, or working towards it Experience in accounts & payroll administration, strong bookkeeping fundamentals Confident with accounting software and Excel; comfortable with VAT postings Accurate, well-organised, and able to communicate clearly with stakeholders Comfortable working independently as the sole Assistant Accountant while collaborating with senior finance as needed What you'll do Manage accounts payable/receivable Resolve creditor/debtor queries, and run periodic payments Post bank transactions and complete reconciliations for bank, cash, and key balance-sheet control accounts Ensure accurate VAT treatment Support management accounts (prepayments, accruals) and highlight discrepancies to senior staff Process payroll end-to-end, maintain compliant records, update starters/leavers, and produce reports for review/audit Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practice For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen Skills: Assistant Accountant Accountant Technician Accounts payable Payroll