Assistant Accountant (Cookstown)

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a global, market-leading manufacturing organisation in Cookstown as they look to recruit an Assistant Accountant on an interim basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing finance team and offers as a 9-12 month fixed-term contract, this role has a strong potential to become permanent based on business needs and performance - making it ideal for candidates seeking both immediate impact and long-term career progression.

The Role:

As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the wider finance function with accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance duties, and continuous improvement projects. This is a varied and hands-on position that offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reporting

• Support year-end processes including reconciliations and Balance Sheet schedules

• Contribute to annual budgeting and forecasting activities

Treasury & Payables

• Monitor and manage daily cash flow to ensure smooth operations

• Review and approve supplier payment runs

• Oversee employee expense claims in line with company policy

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Support the preparation and submission of UK and ROI VAT returns

• Assist with Intrastat / EC Sales returns

• Aid in the preparation of year-end financial statements and liaise with external auditors

Fixed Assets & Intercompany Transactions

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of intercompany recharges

Operational Finance Support

• Collaborate with AP/AR teams, offering cover and support during peak periods

• Contribute to finance improvement projects and process enhancements

• Occasional travel between company sites may be required

What we are looking for;

• 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.