Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician
Newry (BT34)
Salary c.£28K – £35K DOE
Our client is a well-established, successful and progressive Company with multiple sites across Northern Ireland. Due to their continued growth they are looking to recruit a dedicated Assistant Accountant / Accounts Technician to assist with the day to day finance operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded finance professional who has proven accounts experience. Working closely with the Financial Controller, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of accounting functions while contributing to the success of a market-leading business
Key responsibilities:
1. Bank reconciliations
2. Cash sales reconciliation
3. Management of Accounts Payable and processing payments
4. Supplier reconciliations and liaison with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
5. Supporting Accounts Receivable and credit control
6. Supporting month-end and year-end financial processes
7. Posting journals and performing control account reconciliations
8. Assisting with monthly management accounts
9. VAT Returns, CIS, and Intrastat reports
10. Supporting the logistics department and sales team
11. Other ad hoc financial duties as required.
Essential eligibility criteria:
12. Recent experience in a fast-paced commercial accounting role
13. Qualified Accounts Technician / Part Qualified Accountant
14. Experience of preparing management accounts
15. Excellent Excel skills (vlookups, sumif, pivot tables etc)
16. Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
17. Good numeracy aptitude and keen eye for detail
18. Time management and working towards tight deadlines
19. Ability to work effectively both alone and in a team environment