Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Assistant (Interview Now)
VANRATH is delighted to be working with a global organisation, with multiple locations for Ireland, as they for an Accounts Assistant to join their already established team. Are you a part-qualified accountant or a qualified Accounting technician looking for the next step in their career? Do you want career progression in a dynamic and vibrant team? Our client is offering excellent hands-on learning opportunities and study support to ensure the successful Accounts Assistant, can pursue their career goals.
The Benefits
Our client has a generous remuneration package on offer to ensure they attract the best talent, in a very competitive market…
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory
- Healthcare
- Many discounts across high street stores
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting and will demonstrate attention detail to ensure accurate and timely reporting. They successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for the following:
- Complete Weekly Payroll - Time & Attendance submission
- Complete Weekly & Monthly Product Costing analysis
- Calculate & Analyse Losses
- Review Material Ledger weekly
- Calculate & Analyse formulations
- Labour Analysis / Absence report
- Stock Audits across factory
- Accounts Payable Support (Workflow Queries)
- Raise Purchase Orders & Manage Costs
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and driven and want to ascertain career progression. This role calls for an individual with minimum 1 years’ experience in a fast-paced finance function, who is currently undertaking professional exams (ACCA/CIMA/ACA). The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Experience in a similar role is essential.
- Currently undertaking professional exams (CIMA/ACA/ACA).
- Strong Excel and experience with Microsoft Office.
- SAP knowledge is desirable.
- An ability to work using your own initiative & demonstrate a go-get attitude.
Our client is keen to attract a candidate who wants to learn and develop. The successful candidate will report directly to the Financial Analyst, who will provide excellent training and guidance throughout. This role offers a clear progression pathway with a 3-5 year pan to ensure, the successful individual will move up within the team to achieve their career aspirations. On opportunity not to be missed.
For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy and Finance jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Hannah O’Doherty in the strictest confidence
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £21,000.00-£26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coleraine, County Londonderry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 17/03/2023
Reference ID: HOD070323
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across VANRATH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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