Assistant Accountant
Responsible to the Finance Manager, this position entails working accurately and in a timely manner to produce financial information on sales, costs, debtors and supporting the month and year end process. This will involve liaising with members of the Finance team from other divisions of the Company and non-financial staff from other departments.
About the role
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Preparation of Key Performance Indicators to support in the management of the Division.
Assist in the month end close and in the preparation of the monthly Management Accounts.
Reconciling intercompany transactions within the Group.
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparing information to assist in completing the financial year end process for the division.
Supporting the credit control process.
Support in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecast.
Preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns, and other necessary statistical declarations.
Providing ad hoc financial reporting & analysis as required.
Communication
Ensure communications are maintained to keep your Manager advised on progress with tasks and any issues identified.
Provide timely and accurate management information, reports and updates on a regular basis as required.
Ensure communication is maintained where necessary at an appropriate level with non-financial staff in other departments.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Advanced working knowledge of windows based software including Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrate experience in a manufacturing environment
- Part Qualified or recently qualified
- Excellent written and oral communication, time management & organisational skills
- Attention to detail
- Highly analytical
- Can use initiative & work to strict deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desired criteria
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics D365
Brett Martin
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.
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At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.
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Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.
Our benefits
Brett Martin offers a comprehensive range of rewards and benefits to its employees. The company is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of its staff by providing life assurance, safety wear, HR support, and free car parking. In terms of pay and benefits, employees enjoy competitive salaries, profit-related pay, uniform allowance, and an employer contributory pension scheme. Brett Martin also invests in the development of its employees through access to training courses, progression opportunities, and travel experiences. The company fosters a positive working environment with charity and fun day events, team building initiatives, service-linked holidays, and suggestion scheme rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Open office
Life insurance
Long service recognition
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Annual Rise
Profit Share
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Staff celebration events
Assistant Accountant
With more than sixty years of plastic manufacturing experience, servicing a diverse range of industries, our success has been built on a unique combination of great people, great products and a desire to go further on behalf of our customers around the world.