Accounting Jobs in County Antrim

Role: Group Tax Accountant Location: Lisburn Salary: Competitive Contract: Permanent Hours: Monday - Friday (Hybrid working available) About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of material handling, powdered access, plant and specialist rental equipment offering new and used sales, short and long-term hire, engineering services, training and asset management click apply for full job details

Commercial Accountant Belfast, Co. Antrim The Company An independent fashion house boasting 100 years of heritage, Douglas & Grahames Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DGs Drifter and Daniel Grahame as well as best-in-class schoolwear brand 1880 CLUB click apply for full job details

Opportunity: Assistant Accountant Contract: Permanent Location: Lisburn. Hybrid working available. About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Futu click apply for full job details

Payroll Officer Location: Belfast Salary: 29,000 to 34,000 per annum, depending on experience Contract: Initial six-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent Working pattern: Hybrid - three days in the Belfast office and two days working from home We are recruiting an experienced Payroll Officer to join a major industrial and engineering organisation in Belfast. This is a hands-on, end-to-end payroll role supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. The position would suit someone who can take ownership of their workload, work accurately to strict deadlines and become productive quickly within a busy payroll environment. Key responsibilities - Prepare, process and administer allocated weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls. - Maintain employee payroll records and process starters, leavers, salary changes and other payroll variations. - Check time and attendance information and manual timesheet inputs, resolving discrepancies before payroll deadlines. - Calculate statutory payments, holiday pay, overtime, bonuses, allowances and payroll adjustments. - Complete RTI submissions and administer workplace pensions and Auto Enrolment requirements. - Prepare payroll reports, support reconciliations and investigate payroll discrepancies. - Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a professional and confidential manner. - Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams to ensure payroll information is accurate and complete. What we are looking for - At least two years' experience processing payrolls across varying pay frequencies. - End-to-end payroll experience within a busy or high-volume environment. - Experience using IRIS Payroll Professional or a comparable payroll system. - Experience using Staffology or a similar HR and Time & Attendance system. - Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments. - Experience administering workplace pensions and Auto Enrolment. - Strong Excel skills, including formulas, lookups and data manipulation. - Excellent accuracy, organisation and the ability to meet strict deadlines. Desirable experience - SAP or another ERP system. - Payroll reporting and reconciliations. - A CIPP qualification, or currently working towards one. - Payroll experience within manufacturing, engineering, marine, industrial or unionised environments. What is on offer - Salary of 29,000 to 34,000 per annum, depending on experience. - Hybrid working, with three days in the Belfast office and two days from home. - An initial six-month fixed-term contract with the potential to become permanent. - A varied role covering the full payroll cycle within a complex organisation. To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for further information and a confidential discussion.

Your New Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function with a primary focus on accounts receivable, credit control, and payroll processing. You will be responsible for ensuring customer payments are accurately recorded, maintaining strong relationships with customers and external stakeholders, and supporting the smooth operation of the wider accounts department.Key duties will include: - Processing customer invoices accurately and efficiently. - Managing weekly and monthly payroll processes. - Monitoring the accounts receivable ledger and ensuring payments are received and allocated correctly. - Proactively managing credit control activities and following up on overdue accounts. - Reconciling customer accounts and preparing aged debtor reports. - Resolving invoice, payment, and account queries. - Liaising with customers, financial institutions, and other external stakeholders. - Supporting month-end reporting and financial reconciliations. - Completing bank and credit card reconciliations. - Assisting with purchase ledger activities as required. - Supporting internal and external audit processes. - Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation. What You'll Need to Succeed To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in an accounts receivable, credit control, or finance position and possess strong payroll processing knowledge. You will also demonstrate: - Proven experience managing accounts receivable and credit control functions. - Experience processing both weekly and monthly payroll. - Knowledge of credit insurance and working with external stakeholders, including banking partners. - Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls. - Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Infor, QuickBooks, or similar ERP systems. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. - Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities. - Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. - High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality. - A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work. What You'll Get in Return In return, you'll join a well-established employer that places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, development, and long-term career opportunities. Benefits include: - Competitive salary. - Flexible working hours through a flexi-time system. - 30 days annual leave. - Company pension scheme. - Private healthcare cash plan. - Life assurance. - Company sick pay scheme. - Employee referral programme. - Cycle-to-work scheme. - Employee wellbeing support, including 24-hour GP and counselling services. - Retail and lifestyle discounts. - Monthly attendance bonus. - Free on-site parking. - Opportunity to work within a supportive and growing finance team. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this opportunity, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Assistant Accountant Your New CompanyHays are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly expanding organisation operating within the sustainability and infrastructure services sector. Backed by significant recent investment, this ambitious business is experiencing substantial growth across the Island of Ireland and is continuing to strengthen its finance function to support ongoing expansion.Due to continued success, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join the team based in Newtownards. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to develop their career within a fast-paced, evolving organisation.Your New RoleReporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across a range of transactional and month-end accounting activities. Key responsibilities will include: - Managing the accounts payable function, including invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment runs, and maintaining supplier records. - Overseeing accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate billing and collection activities. - Processing monthly payroll across multiple jurisdictions, including employee expenses and mileage claims. - Preparing and submitting statutory returns, ensuring compliance with all regulatory deadlines. - Completing regular reconciliations across bank accounts, payroll, taxation, intercompany balances, and other key control accounts. - Assisting with month-end reporting through preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments. - Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and up to date. - Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the finance department as the business continues to grow. What You'll Need to SucceedTo be considered for this opportunity, you will have: - Previous experience working within a finance function, with exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end processes. - Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a deadline-driven environment. - Good understanding of payroll and taxation processes across Northern Ireland and/or the Republic of Ireland. - Experience using accounting or ERP systems such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar platforms. - Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable experience includes: - Experience working within project-based, construction-related, engineering, infrastructure, or technical services environments. - Exposure to subcontractor payments, compliance reporting, or grant-funded projects. - Knowledge of project accounting, costing, or contract-related financial processes. What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will receive: - Competitive salary package. - Study support and ongoing professional development. - The opportunity to join a high-growth organisation during an exciting phase of expansion. - Exposure to multi-jurisdiction finance operations across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. - A collaborative and supportive working environment. - Genuine career progression opportunities as the business continues to scale and evolve. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Your new company Hays are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation for a Finance Manager (Lottery Accounts) opportunity on an initial 6-month contract with the option to extend to 12 months. There will be permanent competitions within this timeframe as the finance team is doubling in size. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to join a highly regarded organisation, providing leadership across the finance function and supporting strategic decision-making through the delivery of high-quality financial information and robust financial governance. Your new role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team and provide a comprehensive finance service across the organisation. You will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting budget holders, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring compliance with public sector financial reporting requirements. Key responsibilities will include: - Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts to the senior leadership team. - Budget setting, monitoring and financial performance reporting. - Production of financial and statistical returns and completion of financial exercises for external stakeholders. - Cashflow management and financial analysis. - Continuous improvement of financial systems, controls and processes. - Production and review of monthly and year-end financial accounts, including Lottery funding accounts. - Liaison with internal and external auditors and preparation of supporting audit documentation. - Leadership, development and performance management of the finance team. - Preparation of reports, briefing papers and responses to information requests. What you'll need to succeed To be considered, you must be a fully qualified accountant and a current member of a recognised professional accounting body such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or CPA Ireland. You will also possess: - At least 3 years' post-qualification experience gained within the last 5 years in a finance-related environment. - Experience across at least two of the following areas: - Financial planning and budgeting - Financial accounting and auditing - Management accounting and cost analysis - Development and implementation of financial systems - A minimum of 2 years' experience using computerised accounting software packages. - Experience implementing financial procedures and preparing financial and statistical reports for senior management. - Demonstrable leadership and staff management experience, including performance management and development of team members. What you'll get in return - Finance Manager (Lottery Accounts) - 6-month contract with the option to extend - Grade: Deputy Principal (DP) - Starting salary of 47,304 - NILGOSC Local Government Pension Scheme from Day 1 - Employee contribution: 6.5% - Employer contribution: 15.5% - Flexible working arrangements - Office hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm - Core hours: 10:00am to 12:00pm and 2:00pm to 4:00pm - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 office days per week - 28.5 days annual leave - 12.5 customary holidays - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work Scheme - Learning & Development budget for training - Opportunity to join a collaborative finance team and make a meaningful contribution within a large public sector environment What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

19.72 per hour NIFRS Headquarters, Lisburn Up to 6 months, with possibility of extension Your new company You will be working with Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, supporting the Finance Directorate in the delivery of a modern, professional and responsive financial service. NIFRS' vision is "Protecting our Community", with a mission to deliver a fire and rescue service and work in partnership with others to ensure the safety and well-being of the community. Your new role - As Accounting Technician, you will provide high-quality administrative and technical finance support to assist with the timely and accurate production of financial reports, financial information and reconciliations. - You will support either Strategic Financial Management or Financial Reporting and Accounting, assisting with areas such as management accounts, budget monitoring, forecasts, journals, month-end and year-end accounts procedures, reconciliations, statutory returns and financial reporting. - You will also help maintain accurate financial records, prepare journals, produce ad-hoc financial management information, support non-current asset reconciliations, assist with treasury management functions and contribute to the continual improvement of finance processes and systems. - The role will involve liaising with internal and external stakeholders, supporting audit requirements, handling sensitive financial information in line with GDPR, and providing a high level of customer service across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you should have: - 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, or equivalent, including English Language and Mathematics - A minimum of two years' experience working in a finance environment within a medium to large organisation - Experience preparing journals and completing month-end reconciliations - Experience working with a computerised accounts package - Advanced Excel skills to capture, analyse and report data - Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality work - The ability to work both independently and as part of a team - Effective communication skills and a strong customer service focus - Competence in Microsoft applications and accounting software systems It would be desirable if you are a fully qualified Accounting Technician with membership of a recognised body such as AAT or ATI, and/or have experience working within local government or the public sector. What you'll get in return - You will receive a competitive hourly rate of 19.72 per hour, based at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn, in a role offered for up to 6 months with the possibility of extension. - Flexible working options are available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)