Accounts Assistant

Reed; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy are partnering with a Ballymena-based company to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers payroll, invoicing, and cash allocation to support the finance team.

You will maintain accurate records, reconcile customer accounts, and collaborate with sales and customer service to resolve issues, contributing to effective credit control and monthly close.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll.
• Raise and process invoices and ensure timely billing.
• Allocate cash receipts to customer accounts.
• Monitor accounts receivable and reconcile aging reports.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare AR reports and support month-end close.
• Assist audits with required documentation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

Accounting principles

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Multi-priority management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant (X3-1312956) Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Accounts Assistant

• Location:Ballymena
• Job Type:Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
• Salary:£30,000 - £33,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Reed Accountancy are delighted to be partnered with an established company based in Ballymena in the appointment of an experiencedAccounts Assistant join their dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a newly created role, and the successful Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing full administration support to the finance team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Raise and process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely billing.
• Apply and allocate cash receipts to customer accounts within the accounting system.
• Monitor the accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are received, recorded, and reconciled correctly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and prepare aged debtor reports to support effective credit control.
• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts, resolving payment issues and billing discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Communicate with customers regarding account queries, payment matters, and statement requests.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of invoices, payments, receipts, and customer correspondence.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to investigate and resolve account-related issues.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing accounts receivable reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant financial documentation and supporting information.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in accounts receivable
• Proven experience of Payroll processing weekly and monthly
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software (
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.