Accounts Assistant

MPA Recruitment; Armagh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays 2:30pm

Gym membership

One hour lunch break

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a growing construction business in the Armagh area. The role offers exposure to the wider finance function and opportunities to develop within a fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Accounts Manager, handling invoices, reconciliations, VAT, and general finance tasks, with potential for career progression as the business expands.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately.
• Posting receipts and payments onto the accounting system.
• Maintaining supplier and customer accounts.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining Irish RCT records.
• Ensuring transactions are accurately coded and records kept up to date.
• Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting.
• Carrying out general administrative duties in the finance department.
• Supporting the Accounts Manager and ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Independent work

Teamwork

Deadline management

Tools

Excel

Sage 50

Job description

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business based in the Armagh area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy and fast-paced working environment.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will provide support across the wider finance function, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of accounting duties and the opportunity to develop their career as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Posting receipts and payments onto the accounting system.
• Maintaining supplier and customer accounts.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining Irish RCT records.
• Ensuring financial transactions are accurately coded and accounting records are kept up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Completing general administrative duties within the finance department.
• Providing day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager and assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Sage 50.
• Previous experience completing bank reconciliations.
• Experience managing supplier and customer accounts.
• Knowledge of CIS and/or RCT.
• Previous experience working within the construction or a similar industry.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
• A varied role offering exposure across the finance function.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your accounting skills.
• Potential for long-term career progression as the business grows.
• Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
• Gym membership
• One hour lunch break