Accounts Assistant (Holywood) VANRATH is delighted to be working in partnership with a reputable and expanding organisation that plays a vital role across a wide network of essential services. They are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance function with purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and payroll administration. What You'll Do Manage the purchase ledger end-to-end: process invoices (including 3-way match), post credits, and maintain accurate supplier records Complete monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve queries promptly Prepare and post bank transactions; complete daily/weekly/monthly bank reconciliations and investigate differences Assist with payroll: collate timesheets, validate hours/rates, support payroll processing and journals, and handle basic employee queries Support payment runs and ensure invoices are authorised in line with company policy Maintain tidy ledgers and audit-ready documentation; contribute to process improvements and month-end close tasks What You'll Get Competitive salary and a well-rounded benefits package Collaborative and supportive team culture with on-the-job training Exposure to wider finance (AP/AR, payroll, and month-end) with genuine progression opportunities Opportunity to contribute to a growing, mission-led organisation About You 1-2 years' experience in an A ccounts role (purchase ledger/bank recs essential; payroll exposure desirable) Proficient in Excel and comfortable with finance systems (e.g., Sage/Xero/Oracle) High attention to detail, strong numeracy, and confident reconciler/problem solver Organised, deadline-driven, and able to communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams Proactive team player with a continuous improvement mindset For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chanel Gillen in the strictest confidence. LinkedIn Chanel Gillen Skills: Accounts Assistant Accounting Technician Accounts Payable payroll