Your new company Hays Recruitment are partnering with a key client to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading business in the heart of County Armagh. You will be joining a fast-growing and collaborative business that supports and develops their staff to achieve their career goals. Your new role Managing all transactions within the finance department Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly procedures are carried out effectively and efficiently Maintenance of both sales and purchase ledger Assist with Payroll processing Responsible for collation, posting and reconciliation of month-end stocks Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and follow-up issues VAT submissions, Intrastat, TSS compliance and Other Government returns Assist with Cashflow Management Assisting with the maintaining of the cost system on Sage Monitor Financial Controls and implement changes where necessary Work with external auditors at year-end Support Finance Manager, General Manager and wider Management team in relation to accounts and reports they may need Support accounts team and assist with ad hoc duties as required What you'll need to succeed Ability to work under pressure Organised, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy Confident to work independently as well as part of a team Outstanding communication skills Enthusiastic and self-motivated QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2 years experience Experience in Microsoft Office Sage Line 200 experience desirable What you'll get in return You will receive an excellent, market-leading salary. This will be an office-based role that can offer flexibility. You will have the opportunity to work with an experienced team and learn from some of the best in the industry. Full study support will be provided. Great working environment, onsite parking, holidays, pension etc What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: assistant accountant accounts technician finance Benefits: Up to 35k DoE