Assistant Accountant (Ballyclare)

Job Description

Dennison Commercials Ltd is the sole Volvo Truck & Bus dealer and the leading provider of heavy commercial vehicles in Northern Ireland.  Our business offers new and used Volvo truck and bus sales, rental trucks and all aftermarket services, including all aspects of service, repair and parts provision.  Encompassing Dennison JCB, we are also the official JCB dealer for construction, industrial and access equipment and generators in Northern Ireland and Donegal.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will join an existing accounts team of 8 staff in a busy role, based out of our main Ballyclare offices.  The role will involve responsibility for a range of accounts duties as outlined below.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week with flexibility required to meet deadlines as applicable.

Remuneration

In addition to a competitive salary we also offer a benefits package that includes generous holidays, holiday purchase scheme, a company pension scheme with enhanced matching contributions, a health cash plan for your everyday healthcare needs, death in service benefit, re-imbursement of gym/leisure centre membership etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a very successful and well-established business. 

As an equal opportunities employer, Dennison Commercials Ltd. welcomes applicants regardless of age, sex, marital status, race, sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion or disability.

About The Role

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-       Preparation of monthly management accounts

-       Stock reconciliations and assisting in stock control and reporting

-       Monthly balance sheet reconciliations

-       Financial analysis of performance against budget and investigation of key variances

-       Cashflow forecasting

-       Posting and preparation of journals

-       Assisting with external audit

-       Meeting month end deadlines

-       Ad hoc duties commensurate with the position and providing support to accounts team as required

Job Measurement Data:

-       Undertake the job competently and professionally

-       Use working time efficiently and effectively

-       Be pro-active and identify areas for improvement in processes and work methods where applicable

-       Provide information promptly to assist with profitability and cashflow

-       Identify any potential problems or issues and advise on them accordingly in a timely fashion