Assistant Accountant Newry Salary: £26,000 - £33,000 Contract: Full Time Permanent Hours: 9am 5pm, Monday to Friday Our client, a dynamic and progressive company with operations in the UK and Ireland, is looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Company Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the finance department with a variety of duties. Key Responsibilities: Preparation of monthly management accounts Preparation of VAT returns (UK/ROI) Preparation of RCT and CIS returns Handling accruals and prepayments Sales ledger and purchase ledger management Payroll processing Month-end journals Balance sheet reconciliation Monthly reporting Ad hoc tasks as required Skills & Experience: Ideally qualified as an Accounts Technician or part-qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA Experience with Sage and Microsoft software Previous experience in the construction industry Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure Benefits: Competitive salary (£26,000 - £33,000) 37.5 hours per week Auto-enrolment pension Private health insurance after 6-month probation This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the construction industry. Apply now to be part of a growing team