Assistant Accountant (Belfast, Hybrid)

Posted 24 November 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationBelfast
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy & Finance
ReferenceBBBH13709_1764002910

Job description

Assistant Accountant

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG organisation to recruit a Commercial Assistant Accountant.
If you're an ambitious Assistant Accountant with a flair for analysis, this is a standout opportunity to join a high-performing business, gain unrivalled exposure, and secure full study support on your journey to becoming a qualified accountant.

What You'll Do

  • Work closely with the Commercial Manager to deliver high-quality financial and commercial insight
  • Support margin reviews, benchmarking and budgeting activity
  • Contribute to procurement activity and cost-saving initiatives
  • Support payroll benchmarking and keep contract information up to date
  • Investigate stock loss issues and support quarterly stock counts
  • Produce clear, value-adding commercial analysis to support decision-making

What You'll Get

  • Full Study Support
  • Hybrid Working
  • Company benefits
  • Excellent salary
  • A supportive, collaborative culture driven by strong values.
  • Professional development in a fast-paced, commercially focused finance function.

About You

Essential:

  • Part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or actively studying
  • Strong analytical, communication and presentation skills
  • Proficient in Excel with the ability to engage with both finance and non-finance teams
  • Proactive, inquisitive and results-focused
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
  • Strong Excel skills

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence.
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