Accounts Assistant

Happy Recruits; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Greater Belfast. The role involves supporting financial operations, preparing VAT and CIS returns, and managing reconciliations. Ideal candidates should possess prior experience in an accounts role and excel in communication and organizational skills. This is a permanent position, perfect for those looking to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an Accounts role.
• Experience of invoicing and credit control.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day activities of the finance team.
• Preparing and submitting monthly CIS and RCT Returns.
• Preparing VAT returns.
• Responsible for Bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Ensuring all invoices are accurately coded and posted to the ledger.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Preparing the weekly payment run.
• Dealing with supplier queries in a timely manner.

Skills

Accounts Assistant

Purchase Ledger

Credit

Job description

Overview

Accounts Assistant

We are working with a leading manufacturer to recruit for a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Assistant to be part of their finance team.

This is a permanent job based in Greater Belfast. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the organisation and will be reporting into the Finance Director.

This position is perfect for someone looking to develop their skills in finance and gain hands-on experience within a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day activities of the finance team as required.
• Preparing and submitting monthly CIS and RCT Returns
• Preparing VAT returns
• Responsible for Bank and credit card reconciliations including the processing of sundry payments and receipts.
• Ensuring all invoices are accurately coded and posted to the ledger
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Preparing the weekly payment run
• Dealing with supplier queries in a timely manner

What you will need

• Previous experience within an Accounts role
• Experience of invoicing and credit control
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritise work in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

How to apply

If you are interested in this job and want to have a chat about it, please contact Mary on or email

Skills

• Accounts Assistant
• Purchase Ledger
• Credit