Assistant Accountant
Posted 7 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, UK
Summary: The Assistant Accountant role at a prominent arts and culture organization in Belfast involves supporting the finance function by preparing management accounts, processing payroll, and maintaining ledgers. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to procedures. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in finance, particularly in management accounts and payroll processing. This role offers an opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to a respected charitable organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare departmental and hospitality management accounts.
- Process weekly payroll and maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
- Conduct VAT reconciliation and credit control.
- Support month-end close and audit processes.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure compliance with financial procedures.
Key Skills:
- IATI qualified or part-qualified with a recognized accountancy body (ACCA, CIMA, ICAI, ICAEW).
- At least two years' recent experience in a finance environment.
- Strong experience in management accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Solid background in purchase ledger and supplier payments.
- Experience processing weekly payroll and understanding payroll and pension legislation.
- Proficiency in VAT reconciliation and returns.
- Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central/NAV, Pegasus Opera Payroll, or EPOS reconciliation is advantageous.
Salary (Rate): Attractive Remuneration yearly
City: Belfast
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Hays Accountancy and Finance are looking for an Assistant Accountant for City Centre - imminent start
Your new company
Join one of Northern Ireland's most prominent and respected organisations in the arts and culture sector. With a long-standing reputation for delivering world-class performances and unforgettable experiences, this charitable organisation is a cornerstone of the local creative community. Governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees and led by an experienced executive team, the organisation is committed to excellence, innovation, and community engagement.
Your new role
As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider team. You'll be responsible for preparing departmental and hospitality management accounts, processing weekly payroll, and maintaining both purchase and sales ledgers. This is a varied and hands-on role that also includes VAT reconciliation, credit control, and supporting the month-end close and audit processes. You'll also collaborate with other departments to ensure financial procedures are followed and reporting is accurate and timely.What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you'll need to be IATI qualified or part-qualified with a recognised accountancy body (ACCA, CIMA, ICAI, ICAEW) and have at least two years' recent experience in a finance environment. You should have:
- Strong experience in management accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
- A solid background in purchase ledger and supplier payments.
- Experience processing weekly payroll and understanding of payroll and pension legislation.
- Proficiency in VAT reconciliation and returns.
- Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central/NAV, Pegasus Opera Payroll, or EPOS reconciliation would be advantageous.
- Based in Belfast City Centre
- Excellent salary
- Maternity contract
- Ability to learn from experienced team members and be part of something really special!
- Opportunity for professional development
- Positive working culture
- Part of a supportive team
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