Graduate Accountant

Graduate Accountant - Full Time Ballymena

This role offers an excellent foundation for an aspiring accountant looking to develop their career within a successful manufacturing organisation. You will gain hands-on experience across a wide range of finance activities while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

• Location: Ballymena Area
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
• Department: Finance & Accounts
• Reports to: Finance Manager

The Opportunity

• Our client, a well-established and successful manufacturing business, is seeking a motivated Graduate Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent accounting or finance graduate to begin their career within a fast-paced commercial environment, gaining exposure to management accounting, financial reporting, costing and business analysis.
• The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing financial reports and assisting with internal and external audits, while developing valuable experience across a broad range of accounting functions.

Benefits:

• £Competitive salary package.
• Private healthcare scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee referral programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee discount schemes.
• On-site parking.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments and other adjustments.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts and general ledger accounts.
• Support the analysis of material, labour and overhead costs.
• Assist with production costing activities and review manufacturing variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cash flow reporting processes.
• Assist with payroll reviews and expense analysis as required.
• Support VAT, tax reporting and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Prepare documentation and data for internal and external audits.

Criteria:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.