Assistant Accountant / Part-Qualified Accountant
Belfast (BT17)
Salary c.£30,000 DOE
McKinty Associates are delighted to be working with a global manufacturing client who as an immediate need for an experienced Assistant Accountant to support their Finance Shared Service Team with financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations.
**This position offers exam support and hybrid working**
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist with financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
2. Support month-end and year-end close processes
3. Intercompany processing with multiple entities in multiple currencies
4. Completing weekly Bank Reconciliations and assisting with cashflow forecasts
5. Maintain financial controls and ensure accurate records
6. Prepare statutory accounts and management reports
7. Respond to accounting queries and support system users
8. Conduct financial checks and help resolve compliance issues
9. Any other Relevant ad hoc finance or business support activities as required
Eligibility criteria:
10. Recent experience working as part of a busy accounts team (3-5 years’ experience)
11. Strong understanding of core accounting principles.
12. Practical knowledge of computerised accounts packages.
13. Strong IT skills including a high level of expertise in use of Microsoft Excel.
14. Be highly numerate and comfortable working with multiple sources of information.
15. Ability to multi-task, manage deadlines and workload.
16. Ability to work within a team.
17. Strong planning and organising skills.
18. Good numeracy and time management skills.
19. Keen eye for detail.