Job Description
Job Information
Job Title
Assistant Accountant – Maternity Cover
Department
Finance
Reports To
Financial Controller
Location
Aghalee
Salary Range
£35,000–£40,000 depending on experience
Shift Pattern
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Job Purpose
The Assistant Accountant supports the Finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely management information, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements.
The role contributes to month-end reporting, balance sheet integrity, and day-to-day transactional finance activity while working closely with the wider Finance team and operational stakeholders.
Due to the temporary nature of this position, we are looking for an experienced and proactive individual who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact at Hannon.The successful candidate will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy and provide continuity across key finance activities throughout the approximately 12-month maternity cover period. The salary range reflects the requirements and level of experience required for this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management Accounts Support
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments
- Support Trial Balance reconciliations and journal postings
- Assist with month-end close processes to ensure deadlines are achieved
Accounts Processing & Transactions
- Process sales and purchase invoices as required
- Complete supplier payments in line with company controls
- Perform bank reconciliations, expenses processing, and credit card postings
- Ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded in the accounting system
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
- Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready
Compliance & Statutory Reporting
- Prepare VAT, Intrastat, EC Sales Lists, and other statutory or statistical returns
- Ensure compliance with Revenue requirements and financial regulations
- NI & ROI VAT experience required
- Support tax reconciliations and reporting as required
Audit & Year-End Support
- Support preparation of year-end statutory accounts
- Assist with audit requirements, including provision of schedules and ad-hoc analysis
- Respond to audit queries in a timely and professional manner
General Finance Duties
- Undertake other ad-hoc finance duties as required
- Support continuous improvement within the finance function
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure financial accuracy and control
- Take ownership of assigned finance activities and ensure these are completed accurately and within required deadlines
Knowledge, skills and experience required
Essential
· Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a finance role
· Experience in management accounts, reconciliations and month-end processes
· Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical skills
· Strong verbal and written communication skills
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines
· Team-focused with a flexible and proactive approach
· Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
· Ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities and contribute effectively with minimal supervision
· Ability to quickly understand new processes, systems and business requirements
Desirable
· Experience in a high-volume finance department
· Experience in a multi-company, multi-currency environment
· Knowledge of UK and Irish VAT
· Working knowledge of Sage or similar ERP accounting systems
· Experience working within a transport, logistics or similar operational environment
Personal Attributes
· Highly organised and methodical
· Reliable, professional, and accountable
· Analytical with a problem-solving mindset
· Proactive and able to quickly establish themselves within a new environment
· Collaborative and supportive team player
· Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
· Confident taking ownership and working with a high degree of autonomy
Why join Hannon Transport
· Join a company focused on innovation, sustainability and growth
· Professional development and training opportunities
· A competitive salary and company benefits are available for the right candidate
Note: This description is intended to be a guide of what duties are most likely to be but should not be taken as a definitive list. Hannon may adapt duties as deemed necessary.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
