Job Description
Accounts Technician - L/Derry - Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Technician to join a busy Finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the postholder will play a key role in day-to-day financial operations, contributing to reporting, analysis, and controls that support effective decision-making across the organisation. About this role:
1. £Competitive salary
2. Monday to Friday (9am - 5.15pm)
3. 36 hours a week
4. Career progression opportunities
5. 33 days annual leave
6. Generous contributory pension scheme
7. Permanent role
What you'll be doing in this role:
8. Assist with month-end close processes working closely with the Accountant and Members of the Finance Team to support the day-to-day finance function.
9. Contribute to the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly management accounts including profit & loss account, balance sheet and journal entries.
10. Provide cover for other Finance Team Members as required during periods of absence, including sales, purchases and treasury functions.
11. Provide support for the weekly and monthly payroll processes, preparing, processing or reviewing payroll in a timely manner, as required and in accordance with the Financial Procedures.
12. Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant Accounting Standards and the Organisation’s statutory requirements relating to VAT, PAYE, National Insurance etc.
13. Maintain a financial filing system to ensure the secure and confidential handling of sensitive information.
14. Ensure adherence to the Organisation’s Policies and Procedures including but not limited to Financial, GDPR, IT and Health and Safety.
What you'll need for this role:
15. Fully Qualified Accounts Technician: IATI or equivalent.
16. At least two years’ relevant experience in either a practice or commercial background.
17. In depth understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and strong accounts preparation experience.
18. Proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.