Job Role Assistant Accountant Location: Warrenpoint Head Office Working Hours: 37.5 hours Responsible: Finance Director JOB DESCRIPTION JOB SUMMARY A demanding position which requires an individual to work flexibly and also be able to use their own initiative in a fast-moving environment. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Account and bank reconciliations, balance accounts, balance sheet etc Journal and reporting entries Period end activities Supporting internal and external audits Perform period-end activities per the financial close schedules and the established guidelines. Deal with queries / complaints Liaising with suppliers and Managers Data input and processing Ability to work effectively as part of a finance team Use of Sage Line 50 for financial accounts Uphold Data Protection Policies Any other Ad hoc duties Health & Safety: Adhere to all health & safety regulations and company policy at all times Report any accidents or issues regarding health & safety appropriately Ensure all Risk Assessments & safe systems of work are read, understood, signed and followed Observe & follow all manual handling practices QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Degree educated within Finance, Data Analytics, Statistics, or other related area Internalorexternalauditorexperience Previousexperienceinalarge accounting practice would be desirable Financial accountspreparationexperience Stronganalyticalskills,andabilitytoassessrelevanceofinformation,prioritize and ensure appropriate action Experience of Sage Line 50. Attributes/Skills: The successful candidate should: Be capable of working on own initiative Ability to work methodically and with attention to detail Good communication and organisational skills Have a good timekeeping and attendance record Have the ability to work with a wide range of people Be a good team player Demonstrate ability to follow written and verbal directions Demonstrate a flexible attitude towards assigned tasks Be reliable & committed Have ability to work to deadlines Participate in overtime when required (including weekends) Have ability to take on new skills Have a positive approach to continuous improvement processes and techniques In addition, In addition, the role may require the successful candidate to undertake work specific training on the job or externally. No Job Description can cover every issue that may arise within the post at various times and the post holder is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this Job Description.