Job Details
Job Type Full Time - Temporary
Location Newry
Salary £15.74 per hour
Experience 1 year experience required
Closing Date 31-12-2025
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Accounts Assistant – Newry Council
Posted 1 day ago
A new opportunity for a Accounts Assistant in Newry, Mourne and Down Council has become available.
This is a temporary post initially for 9 months. The post is 36 hours per week Monday to Friday with an hourly rate of £15.74. This post involves working from home 2 days a week after full training has been provided in the office.
This role will be based at Monaghan Row, Newry. The successful candidate will support the Purchase to Pay Supervisor by delivering an efficient and accurate financial service across the Council. The role involves processing purchase orders, invoices, payments and receipts, maintaining supplier and financial records, responding to internal and external queries, and ensuring all transactions comply
with Council policies and audit requirements. The post holder will also assist with reporting, system administration, cash handling, and provide support and guidance to staff using the Purchase to Pay system, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.
What We Need From You
* 4 GCSEs (A-C grade including English and Maths)
* 1 years relevant experience in a finance department to include accounts receivable (debtors)/accounts payable (creditors) or similar experience.
* 6 months experience working with Management Information Systems.
What We Will Offer You
* Weekly Pay.
* Inclusion into our company pension scheme.
* Opportunity to work in the public sector.
* Training will be provided.
The Next Steps
* Contact Beth Wright on 02830447362
* Email your CV to newryjobs@first-choice-rec.com
First Choice is an equal opportunities employer
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