Accounts Assistant BallynahinchWe are partnering with a long-established and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their busy finance team. Operating within the construction and glazing sector, the company has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service across Northern Ireland and beyond.Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied and hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparation of bank lodgements, recording and allocating receipts and payments, and completing daily bank reconciliationsProcessing purchase orders, purchase invoices, supplier payments, and reconciling supplier statementsProcessing weekly wages, running payroll reports, and submitting online returns to HMRCAdministration of petty cashReconciliation of invoice discounting information and communication with the BankPurchase and sales ledger reconciliationsEnsuring correct VAT treatment on transactions and assisting with VAT returnsLiaising with staff across departments and suppliers to resolve queries efficientlyAssisting with month-end reconciliations, monthly management accounts, and year-end audit preparationPreparation and posting of journals to SageMaintaining schedules of vehicle checks and associated administrationDeputising for the Financial Controller when requiredWho Were Looking ForQualified Accounting Technician (IATI) or part-qualified accountantMinimum of 2 years experience working within a finance departmentPrevious experience in a similar accounting role is desirableExperience using sales, purchase, bank, and nominal ledger modules within a computerised accounting packageSage 50 experience is desirableExcellent Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExperience processing wages and HMRC online submissionsWhats On OfferPermanent position working 35.5 hours per weekAuto-enrolment pensionDeath in service benefitIncome protection benefitQuarterly bonus following successful completion of probation29 days holiday, including fixed closuresOn-site parkingOpportunity to join a stable and well-established local employerIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.WHJS1_NI