Assistant Accountant - Belfast

Assistant Accountant - Belfast

This opportunity is with a long-established, highly respected law firm with over 200 professionals across offices in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. The firm is recognised for its breadth of expertise and its strong reputation across a wide range of specialist legal areas.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll support the finance function across reporting, controls and compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Reporting & Analysis

• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Supporting operational performance reporting (time, capacity & turnover analysis)
• Producing detailed nominal ledger reports for management
• Helping prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules

Compliance & Audit

• Ensuring strong internal control across finance processes
• Supporting statutory, regulatory and tax compliance (VAT, PSA, P11D)
• Liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
• Assisting with Solicitors Accounts Regulations (SARs) quarterly statements

Financial Processing & Control

• Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting purchase ledger, nominal, office & client ledger activities
• Assisting with preparing and posting month-end/year-end journals
• Maintaining accurate legal search and credit card expenditure records

Team Support & Communication

• Providing finance support to internal teams across the business
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for finance queries
• Offering support and cover across the wider finance department

Who We're Looking For

You'll thrive in this role if you're someone who loves accuracy, enjoys problem-solving, and can take initiative across a wide range of tasks.

Essential Requirements:

• Level 2 or Level 3 AAT (or working toward it)
• 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Experience using MS Excel, Outlook & Teams
• Experience working within a finance team
• Familiarity with computerised accounting software
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy and initiative

Desirable:

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA
• Legal bookkeeping experience
• Experience within a regulated or professional services environment

Why Join Us?

• A collaborative and supportive finance team
• Real responsibility & ownership of your work
• Professional development & study support opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of finance disciplines
• A role that grows with you

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants more than just transactional work - someone with the ambition to grow their technical finance skills and build a rewarding career.

Apply now and step into your next career move as an Assistant Accountant!