Assistant Accountant - Finance Business Partner

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Belfast
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Part Qualified Accountant
  • Industry

    Retail & Consumer Goods
  • Pay

    Up to £32000

Assistant Accountant, Junior Finance Business partner, Part Qualified, ACCA

Assistant Accountant – Company Owned Profitability
Location: Belfast
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per annum
Benefits: Up to 10% employer pension contribution, Hybrid, Parking

Role Overview

This hybrid role supports the Company-Owned Profitability Manager in enhancing store performance across all retail stores. The Assistant Accountant will contribute to financial reporting, cost-saving initiatives, and commercial analysis, with regular store visits required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and budget gross margins and fuel profitability
  • Support procurement and cost-saving projects
  • Assist in capital expenditure proposals for store refurbishments
  • Benchmark payroll and manage contracts database
  • Analyse spend on non-resale goods and electricity usage
  • Contribute to business cases and commercial efficiency projects
  • Support quarterly stock counts and investigate stock loss variances

Success Measures

  • Reduced stock loss and improved reporting
  • Cost savings from procurement initiatives
  • Enhanced gross margin and store profitability
  • Timely delivery of business cases and project rollouts

What you'll need

  • Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills
  • Full driving licence and business-use vehicle insurance
  • Excellent Excel and communication skills
  • Commercial reporting and procurement project exposure


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