Assistant Accountant

Your new companyHays 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 returnYou 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 etcWhat you need to do nowIf 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.

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