Accounts Assistant – Training & Dev!

Reports to: Finance Manager
Location: Belfast
Working Hours: Full-Time

About the Business

We foster a close-knit, collaborative atmosphere that balances a professional approach with an enjoyable workplace culture. Staff can expect regular social events, bi-annual team days, Friday lunch deliveries, and frequent interaction with senior leaders. Training and development are actively encouraged, and we offer a leading compensation package including competitive salary, discretionary performance bonuses, pension contributions, private health insurance, life cover, and complimentary onsite parking.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support our growing finance department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and play a key role in managing financial processes across multiple business entities. This includes supporting compliance with statutory obligations, contributing to internal reporting, and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of key financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to the Finance Manager and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the finance team
• Handle internal recharges and process inter-company invoicing
• Allocate payroll costs appropriately across weekly and monthly payrolls
• Compile and submit Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns and assist with Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) filings
• Prepare VAT submissions for review by the Management Accountant
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations, including entry of miscellaneous transactions
• Process weekly payrolls for designated companies within the group
• Post month-end journals related to prepayments, fixed assets, and internal equipment usage
• Reconcile intercompany accounts across all businesses
• Track and update hire purchase agreements and ensure alignment with the general ledger
• Maintain and update CITB grant records and associated recovery schedules
• Process credit account applications and assist with onboarding new suppliers/customers
• Participate in weekly finance meetings to report on progress and highlight outstanding actions
• Undertake additional finance-related tasks as required by the department

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