We are partnering with a long-established and highly respected manufacturing business to recruit an Finance 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 Responsibilities
* Preparation of bank lodgements, recording and allocating receipts and payments, and completing daily bank reconciliations
* Processing purchase orders, purchase invoices, supplier payments, and reconciling supplier statements
* Processing weekly wages, running payroll reports, and submitting online returns to HMRC
* Administration of petty cash
* Reconciliation of invoice discounting information and communication with the Bank
* Purchase and sales ledger reconciliations
* Ensuring correct VAT treatment on transactions and assisting with VAT returns
* Liaising with staff across departments and suppliers to resolve queries efficiently
* Assisting with month‑end reconciliations, monthly management accounts, and year‑end audit preparation
* Preparation and posting of journals to Sage
* Maintaining schedules of vehicle checks and associated administration
* Deputising for the Financial Controller when required
Who We’re Looking For
* Qualified Accounting Technician (IATI) or part‑qualified accountant
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience working within a finance department
* Previous experience in a similar accounting role is desirable
* Experience using sales, purchase, bank, and nominal ledger modules within a computerised accounting package
* Sage 50 experience is desirable
* Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
* Experience processing wages and HMRC online submissions
What’s On Offer
* Permanent position working 35.5 hours per week
* Auto‑enrolment pension
* Death in service benefit
* Income protection benefit
* Quarterly bonus following successful completion of probation
* 29 days holiday, including fixed closures
* On‑site parking
* Opportunity to join a stable and well‑established local employer
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.
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