Assistant Accountant

We are hiring for our client, a successful and growing manufacturing organisation based in Greater Belfast, who are keen to appoint an Assistant Accountant as part of their continued expansion. This Assistant Accountant role has been newly created due to growth within the finance function and will offer excellent exposure across the business.

The successful Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller in a hands-on, commercially focused role, gaining valuable experience across management accounts, financial reporting and operational finance. This position is particularly suited to someone who is currently studying towards a professional qualification and looking for strong mentorship and long-term career development within a supportive finance team.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Newly created Assistant Accountant role due to business growth

2. Direct mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller

3. Study support and strong long-term career development

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will support the Financial Controller and wider finance function across a range of accounting and reporting activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts

• Support month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare and analyse financial reports to support decision making

• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes

• Work closely with operational teams across the business to provide financial insight

• Assist with improving finance processes and reporting structures

• Provide general accounting and finance support within a busy manufacturing environment

The Person

The ideal Assistant Accountant will be eager to develop their career within a commercial finance environment and keen to gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities.

• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Good communication skills with the ability to work across teams

• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

• Strong Excel skills would be advantageous

The Reward

• Competitive salary package

• Study support available

• Excellent mentorship from an experienced Financial Controller

• Opportunity to develop in a commercial, hands-on finance role

• Exposure to a growing manufacturing organisation

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Assistant Accountant job, please contact Connor Donaghy at Hunter Savage.

As a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep expertise across Accountancy & Finance, Hunter Savage works with organisations across Northern Ireland and Ireland to connect talented professionals with opportunities that offer genuine career progression.

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