Assistant Accountant

Join a dynamic team committed to elevating profitability and driving commercial success. Our client, a respected leader within their sector, is looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join their already well established team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to make a tangible impact within a thriving organisation. Salary / Benefits Competitive salary package Opportunity for professional development Hybrid working Immediate start Supportive team environment About your next employer This well-established organisation operates a diverse portfolio across Northern Ireland. Backed by a strong national presence, they leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative practices. The role offers exposure to an influential, multi-million-pound business with a collaborative culture and significant growth opportunities. About you Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail Advanced Excel skills Experience in financial analysis or cost control within retail or FMCG sectors Proven ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Excellent communication skills to liaise across teams and stores Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel What you'll do Support in reviewing, bench-marking and budgeting gross margins and fuel profit margins Assist with procurement projects and liaise with divisions to optimise costs Contribute to store refurbishments through financial assessments and business cases Analyse commercial performance and stock loss variances Monitor electricity usage, contracts, and spend to identify savings Support commercial efficiency projects, including electronic labels and fuel management systems Aid in completing stock counts and investigating stock loss variances Contribute to reporting enhancements that improve bottom-line profit and store performance For further information on this role, apply via the link or contact the Jamie Gault for a confidential chat today. Follow VANRATH on LinkedIn for expert career advice, the latest jobs, industry news and much more… Some positive candidate feedback we've received- ''5*'s for Vanrath. They found me a suitable agency post right away, it was a great fit, now I have got the job permanently! Very personable and knowledgeable to deal with and always took the time to understand and help out. Extremely professional service all round.'' ''I contacted Vanrath after being laid off by my previous employer. They were fantastic to deal with and found me the perfect role that matched my skill set and experience and within a day or two had an interview lined up. Within the same week I was made a job offer which I happily accepted. So thankful that I contacted Vanrath. Couldn't have asked for a quicker and more professional service.'' ''My experience with Vanrath has been so positive. They were very professional but friendly at the same time. The whole process has been excellent and I've secured a job that I really wanted. I wouldn't hesitate to go through Vanrath again in future as there was no waiting about and they continually kept me updated throughout. Thanks so much again.''