Park Recruit are delighted to be working in partnership with an innovative, technology-led engineering business based in Cookstown to appoint an experienced Assistant Accountant.
Reporting into senior leadership and working as part of a small finance team, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day financial operations, supporting cash flow management, and delivering accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Process daily sales orders, verify accuracy and raise customer invoices
Liaise with sales personnel and support customer query resolution
Oversee and process purchase orders within delegated authority levels
Process supplier invoices and complete statement reconciliations
Work closely with credit control to manage queries and disputes
Prepare and submit VAT and relevant statutory returns (including ROI VAT/RCT)
Complete timely bank reconciliations
Support weekly, monthly and year-end close processes to trial balance
Assist with preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts
Monitor supplier pricing and product costings to support margin analysis
Support financial administration and compliance duties
Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, reporting and processes
Essential Criteria
Qualified Accounting Technician (ATI or similar) or qualified by experience
Minimum 5 years experience within a busy accounts function
Strong working knowledge of computerised accounts packages (experience with Xero highly desirable)
Experience completing VAT/RCT returns in the Republic of Ireland
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent communication skills with confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and internal teams
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
Experience within a service-based, engineering or technical environment
Experience with Dext
Exposure to stock management systems within engineering/manufacturing
Whats on Offer
Competitive salary (DOE)
Permanent, full-time position
28 days holiday
Hybrid working options – 3days office / 2 days wfh
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Exposure to international projects
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Skills:Accountant Finance Tax purchase orders Invoicing Credit Control
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