Finance Assistant
Job Outline
United Performance Metals (UPM), one of Northern Ireland's fastest growing companies, is looking for an enthusiastic accounts professional to join their small but friendly finance team in their Newtownards plant. This is a full-time permanent post.
About The Role:
The successful candidate will join the accounts team as an Finance Assistant. The individual will have strong communication skills and experience of working in a team as well as on their own initiative.
The post will require you to carry out the following tasks:
* Daily exchange rates and banking (multiple currencies across 2 companies)
* Vouchering consumable and freight invoices
* Filing payment run documents
* Setting up vendor and customer accounts
* Managing credit control (credit checks, payment chasing, sending statements)
* Liaising with other departments (releasing holds, payment notifications)
* Supporting month end processes
* Provide cover for material costings as and when needed
* Other duties as assigned by management
Full training will be provided
What you need to have:
Essential Skills & Qualifications
* * 5 GCSEs to include Mathematics and English at Grade C and above
* * Over 1 year's previous experience in a similar role in Industry
* * Proficient in the use of MS Office software (particularly Excel)
* * Good working knowledge of accounting systems
* ** Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
* ** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* ** Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
* ** Enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team
Desirable
* 2 A Levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
* Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in the manufacturing/engineering industry
* Criteria to be used for shortlisting, therefore, information required must be clearly listed on CV
** Criteria to be assessed at interview
What we offer:
Over the last 14 years our team has grown to be a strong and dedicated workforce and continued growth is planned. Ensuring everyone enjoys their work is important to us. You'll be part of a small, motivated team in a unique company in Northern Ireland at the brink of an exciting time of growth. We offer:
* A competitive salary of in the range £31,780 to £34,163 per annum depending on experience and skills
* A bonus scheme
* Company sick pay
* Part of a large global network of companies
* Free on-site parking
About Us:
Our head office in Northern Ireland is in Ballyharry Business Park on the outskirts of Newtownards, only 20 minutes from Belfast by car. Website –
Closing date for submission of CVs is Monday 22nd September 2025 at 5 pm. Interviews will take place at our premises shortly after shortlisting.
No agencies please
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,780.00-£34,163.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Cycle to work scheme
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person