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Posted 25 July, 2026

Assistant Accountant

Reed
County Antrim, NIR, GB Full Time

Job Description

Assistant Accountant

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  • Location: Belfast
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  • Contract: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
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  • Salary: £negotiable / experience dependent
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Our well-established client is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their busy Head Office team.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to progress within a fast-paced commercial environment.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Assist the Financial Controller with the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring accurate financial information is delivered on time.
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  • Involved in month-end processes, transactional finance, and commercial reporting.
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  • Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounting, budgets, and forecasts across multiple entities.
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  • Support the purchase ledger, sales ledger, and payroll processes.
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  • Manage fixed assets, accounts payable, account receivables, asset registry, VAT, and Intrastat.
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  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts and bank accounts.
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  • Support month-end processes including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
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  • Assist with supplier invoices and support payment runs.
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  • Assist with credit control and customer account reconciliations when required.
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  • Provide financial support to operational teams across the group.
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  • Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies.
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  • Support year-end audit preparation and assist with ad hoc reporting and finance projects.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Qualified/Part Qualified with one of the following Professional accounting Bodies (CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
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  • Minimum of three years’ accounts experience within a busy accounting environment.
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  • Exposure to working across multiple entities is advantageous.
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  • Ability to work to tight deadlines within a highly pressured and change-orientated commercial environment.
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  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
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  • Proactive and organised with the ability to meet deadlines.
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For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn