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Assistant AccountantHunter Savage • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Hunter Savage • Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are hiring for our client, who is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Belfast city centre.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to develop their experience across journal postings, reconciliations, month-end close activities and financial audit support. The successful Assistant Accountant will work with colleagues across different entities and regions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in line with agreed service standards.

The role offers hybrid working and would suit someone who is part-qualified, studying towards an accountancy qualification or has relevant experience within a busy finance environment.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

  1. Hybrid working and a Belfast city-centre location
  2. Broad accounting exposure, including reconciliations and period-end close
  3. Opportunity to develop within an established finance function

The Role

As the Assistant Accountant, you will:

  • Record journal entries in SAP for assigned entities and regions in line with established Service Level Agreements
  • Complete bank, balance sheet and other account reconciliations
  • Investigate and resolve reconciling items promptly
  • Perform period-end activities in accordance with financial close schedules
  • Respond to queries from colleagues across the business
  • Prepare and post accounting adjustments when required
  • Support internal and external financial audits
  • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met

The Person

The successful Assistant Accountant will ideally have:

  • Relevant experience within an accounting or finance environment
  • Experience completing account reconciliations and posting journals
  • An understanding of month-end or period-end accounting activities
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Good attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience using SAP or another large accounting system, desirable
  • An accountancy qualification, part-qualification or relevant degree, desirable

The Rewards

  • Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
  • Hybrid working
  • Belfast city-centre location
  • Broad exposure across financial accounting activities
  • Opportunity to develop technical accounting and systems experience
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Long-term career development potential

Next Steps

For further information and to apply for this Assistant Accountant job, please contact Connor Donaghy. Visit the Hunter Savage website for a full list of Accountancy & Finance opportunities.

Expert and confidential specialist recruitment advice

Salary details are negotiable and will depend on factors including your experience, qualifications and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre and volume of applications received.

Why Hunter Savage?

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise across Accountancy & Finance and a range of specialist professional disciplines throughout the UK and Ireland.

We focus on building long-term relationships with candidates and employers, providing informed market insight and confidential advice throughout the hiring process. Our aim is to help professionals identify opportunities that offer genuine potential for career development and long-term growth.

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