Assistant Accountant We are working with a leading employer based in Newry to recruit for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. The role is for a period of maternity cover with the possibility of becoming permanent. There is an excellent salary on offer for this role. The Assistant Accountant will be responsible for: Managing all financial transactions within the finance department, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies Overseeing the completion of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting procedures, ensuring they are carried out efficiently and effectively Maintaining accurate and up to date sales and purchase ledgers, reconciling accounts regularly to prevent discrepancies Assisting with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee payment information Collating, posting, and reconciling month end stock figures to ensure accurate reporting Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts by gathering, analysing, and verifying data Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and following up on any variances or issues promptly Preparing and submitting VAT returns, Intrastat reports, TSS compliance documentation, and other statutory government returns within deadlines Assisting with cash flow management, monitoring inflows and outflows to support financial stability Maintaining the cost system in Sage, ensuring all cost data is accurate and up to date Monitoring financial controls and implementing improvements where necessary to strengthen processes Liaising with external auditors during year end, providing all required documentation and support Collaborating with the Finance Manager, General Manager, and wider management team to provide financial insights, reports, and analysis as needed What youll need for the Assistant Accountant role: 2 years experience of working in a similar role Excellent accounting and strong numerical skills. Experience of accounts reconciliations. Experience and a thorough working knowledge of all elements of MS Office particularly Word, Excel, and Excel formulas. A thorough working knowledge of the Sage accounting package. Skills: assistant acountant, bookkeeper, Accounts