Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Permanent Ballymoney

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking to develop your career within a successful and growing manufacturing business? Our client, a long-established family owned manufacturer supplying products to the agricultural and rural sectors, is seeking a Part Qualified / Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team.

What's on Offer?

• £Competitive salary.
• BUPA Healthcare.
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays.
• Opportunity to play a key role in an exciting ERP implementation project.
• Supportive team environment within a successful and growing family-owned manufacturing business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm and Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure across finance, accounting and business operations while playing a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system. Reporting directly to the Financial Director, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance activities.

The Role

As Part Qualified / Assistant Accountant, you will take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, managing customer and supplier accounts, supporting month-end processes and assisting with credit control activities. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and contribute to a significant finance systems transition project.

Key Responsibilities

• Process daily sales and purchase ledger transactions.
• Manage customer and supplier payments, including bank transfers, card payments and direct debits.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and set up new accounts.
• Monitor customer accounts and support credit control activities.
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding balances and account queries.
• Produce customer statements, invoices and debtor reports.
• Complete ledger reconciliations and support month-end processes.
• Prepare VAT-related information and finance reports.
• Assist with the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support management accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Liaise with internal teams to minimise credit risk and support business operations.
• Provide general finance and administrative support as required.

About You

• Part Qualified Accountant or experienced Accounts Assistant working towards a professional qualification.
• Previous experience within an accounting or finance function.
• Strong understanding of sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations or upgrades would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting principles.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment.