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Ashton Recruitment was established in Belfast in 2004, but our experience in recruitment spans much longer than that. With over 25 years of industry experience, our Managing Director, Karen Ferran, has built long-standing relationships with businesses across Northern Ireland who trust us to help them find the right people.
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Our relationships with clients and candidates are built on simple, honest conversations. Whether it’s checking in with a candidate after they’ve started a new role or being at the end of the phone when you need urgent staffing support, we believe being easy to reach and ready to help makes all the difference. Being approachable, flexible, and open to a conversation is at the heart of how we work.
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Looking for the right person to join your team? Searching for your next opportunity?
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Looking for consistent work, early finishes & long-term opportunities?
Ashton Recruitment is currently hiring a Van Driver for our highly successful retail distribution client based at Nutts Corner. If you're happiest behind the wheel, enjoy early morning starts and are seeking a stable role with genuine long-term prospects, this is an opportunity not to be missed. You'll be delivering across a wide network throughout Northern Ireland & ROI including Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Donegal, Waterford, Wexford, Kerry, Sligo etc.
What's in it for you?
- Starting pay of £13.50 per hour
- Increase to £13.90 per hour after successful 12-week review
- Consistent, structured delivery routes
- Opportunity for permanent employment based on performance
- Long-term career opportunities with a reputable client
Position Details
Position: Early Start Van Driver
Location: Nutts Corner
Duration: Temporary ongoing (with permanent opportunities available)
Hours: Any 4 or 5 days out of 7
Start Times
- Monday to Saturday: Between 2:30am - 6:30am
- Sunday: Between 6:15am - 8:30am
Duties Include:
- Loading and off-loading vans and lorries
- Multi-drop deliveries across NI & ROI
- Providing excellent customer service
- Reporting missing or damaged goods
- Completing paperwork accurately and on time
- Typically completing between 2-7 deliveries per day to retail stores
What We're Looking For:
- Previous van driving experience
- Digital Tachograph (Required for ROI Driving)
- Flexibility with working hours
- Good geographic knowledge
- Own transport due to early start times
If interested, apply directly or contact Kaitlin on 028 9043 6543
Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business.
Job Features
Looking for consistent work, early finishes & long-term opportunities? Ashton Recruitment is currently hiring a Van Driver for our highly successful retail distribution client based at Nutts Corne...
Chartered Accountant
Location: Belfast
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial and advisory services to SMEs, owner-managed businesses, and growing organisations across Northern Ireland.
With a modern and client-focused approach, the firm provides a full range of services including accounts preparation, tax compliance, payroll, VAT, cloud accounting, and business advisory support.
Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant to join their Belfast office.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a practice-trained accountant looking to join a supportive and professional environment with exposure to a varied client portfolio.
The successful candidate will take ownership of accounts preparation, tax work, and client communication, working closely with a range of businesses across multiple sectors.
The role would suit an ACA-qualified accountant coming from an accountancy practice environment who enjoys building strong client relationships and delivering high-quality work.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
- Preparation and submission of corporation tax and personal tax returns
- Managing a portfolio of clients and acting as a key point of contact
- Providing support and advice to clients on financial and accounting matters
- Reviewing bookkeeping records and ensuring compliance with accounting standards
- Preparing VAT returns and management accounts where required
- Liaising directly with clients to resolve queries and gather financial information
- Supporting junior team members where appropriate
- Working with cloud accounting software including Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks
Essential Criteria
- ACA qualified (or equivalent qualification considered)
- Previous experience within an accountancy practice environment
- Strong experience preparing accounts for a variety of clients
- Experience with corporation tax and personal tax preparation
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with cloud accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks
- Exposure to management accounts and advisory work
- Ability to manage a client portfolio independently
Why Apply?
- Join a highly reputable and established accountancy practice
- Exposure to a broad and varied client portfolio
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity for long-term progression and development
- Modern, cloud-focused practice with strong technical expertise
If interested, apply directly or contact Michael on 028 9043 6543.
Ashton Recruitment is acting as a Recruitment Agency.
Job Features
Chartered Accountant Location: Belfast Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum Our client is a long-established and highly respected accountancy practice with a stro...
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