Assistant Accountant

As an Assistant Accountant, the work centres on the business operates in a fast‑paced environment and places strong value on accuracy, process improvement and developing its finance team. It would suit someone who can bring be joining a well‑established professional services organisation with a multi‑entity structure and a busy, collaborative finance function to the role.

What the work leans on

Maintaining accurate records within the finance system and Excel. Liaising with suppliers, internal finance colleagues and operational managers.

Where the technical work sits

• The business operates in a fast‑paced environment and places strong value on accuracy, process improvement and developing its finance team.
• This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to develop within finance while gaining exposure beyond pure transactional processing.
• On‑the‑job training and tailored development support.

Technical requirements

• The ability to manage deadlines in a fast‑moving finance function.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems (ERP experience desirable).
• AAT qualification or active study, or equivalent hands‑on experience.

What helps delivery stay steady

Be joining a well‑established professional services organisation with a multi‑entity structure and a busy, collaborative finance function. A methodical, organised approach with high attention to detail.

Practical details

• A permanent, full‑time role with long‑term career prospects.
• Hybrid or remote working within Northern Ireland (Belfast preferred).
• Permanent | Belfast / Hybrid / Remote (NI)Your New Company.
• Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Requirements mentioned

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Job details

• Pay: £35,000
• Benefits mentioned: Training, Remote working