Part Qualified Accountant

Assistant Accountant/ Part Qualified Accountant- Dundonald

Reed Recruitment is delighted to be working with a highly prestigious company with offices based in Dundonald. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Department.

This role is crucial for assisting with day-to-day accounting processes including financial reporting, cash flow management, reconciliations, budgeting, and the preparation of management accounts. The Assistant Accountant will collaborate with the wider finance team, Directors, and departmental managers to provide financial support and insight, maintain effective financial controls, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and procedures across the business.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist in preparing accurate and timely monthly management accounts.


• Produce profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.


• Analyse financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and previous periods.


• Provide clear commentary on financial results, variances, and key areas of concern.


• Provide financial information and reports to the Directors to support business decisions.


• Oversee day-to-day accounting processes ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.


• Maintain accurate nominal ledgers and financial records.


• Complete regular bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Manage accruals, prepayments, journals, and month-end adjustments.


• Maintain robust financial controls and identify opportunities to improve processes.


• Oversee purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.


• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support effective credit control.


• Review supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.


• Ensure supplier invoices are correctly coded, authorised, and processed.


• Monitor aged debt and escalate overdue accounts where appropriate.


• Support accurate and timely payment processing.


• Liaise with the payroll provider/internal payroll function to ensure accurate payroll processing.


• Assist with VAT returns and other statutory financial requirements.


• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, and professional advisers as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an accounting or financial management role.


• Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting.


• Experience with reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.


• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial managers.


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Benefits:

• Excellent starting salary and package


• 1 day hybrid working after probationary period


• Flexible working option


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• Excellent opportunity for a Part Qualified Accountant seeking to progress

To apply for this position, please submit your CV via the link provided. Alternatively feel free to contact Caron Hamill from the Reed Team directly. We look forward to hearing form you!