Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Craigavon

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (core hours are between 10.00-16.00 Monday to Friday)hybrid working available

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11143

The Role

Almac Pharma Services is an established and highly successful outsourcing partner working with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies around the world. Our highly skilled team specialise in the manufacture and packaging of commercial drug products and medicines and offer end-to-end management of product supply as well as a range of additional bespoke client services. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We currently have an opportunity to join our Finance team in the role of Assistant Accountant.

The Assistant Accountant will report directly to the Senior Financial Accountant and will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes and compliance within the organisation. The role is suited to a detail-oriented, proactive individual eager to develop a career in finance.

Key responsibilities will include fixed assets administration, VAT returns, assist with the preparation of customer recharges as well as the review, analysis and preparation of key commentary on monthly results. You will liaise and work closely with the multidisciplinary team across the wider Almac Pharma Services business.

Key Requirements

Degree level (or equivalent) qualification or IATI Qualified or working towards a professional accounting qualification

Working knowledge of accounting principles and processes

Practical experience of working in a busy finance team

Previous work experience of Tropos or Microsoft Dynamics 365 accounting software would be considered desirable, and the ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, a methodical approach with high levels of accuracy.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus for all, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Further information on the essential and desirable criteria required for this role can be found in the Job Description attached to this advert.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK

Apply Now

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on 26 November 2025 at 5pm.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.