Assistant Accountant

VANRATH are delighted to be working with an award winning manufacturing business based in the Cookstown area, to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to become part of a well-established finance team. This role will initially be on a 9 month contract basis with a view to going permanent.

What You'll get

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Temp to perm opportunity
• Supportive team and working environment

What you'll do

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in reporting and compliance processes.

• Assist with the comprehensive preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, liaising effectively with other finance sub-departments.
• Perform ongoing Year-End accounts preparation, including control account reconciliations and Balance Sheet schedules.
• Assist with the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Manage the company's Fixed Assets Register.
• Monitor and manage daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
• Manage the company's employee expenses policy and claims, ensuring adherence and timely processing.
• Checking and supporting the process for UK and ROI VAT returns.
• Review and approve weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Provide cover and support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams during holiday periods or peak times.

About You

Essential

• Part qualified Accountant studying with either CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a high level of organisational skill.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial people.