Accounts Assistant

Reed; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 1,998,000 - 2,066,000; Part time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy represents an established Belfast City Centre employer seeking an Accounts Assistant on a part-time basis (20-25 hours across 5 days). You will support daily financial operations, including banking, invoicing, ledger maintenance and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls.

The role requires at least 1 year in a finance or bookkeeping position, strong Excel skills, attention to detail and good communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a dedicated finance/book-keeping role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor bank accounts, record incoming funds, and reconcile daily transactions.
• Process lodgements and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies as required.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and posting.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
• Manage supplier accounts and online payment platforms.
• Verify and process payments in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Ensure all authorised transactions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist with invoice processing and the allocation of receipts.
• Maintain accurate sales and client ledger accounts.
• Respond to account queries and support timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP) and process approved adjustments where necessary.

Skills

Finance experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant (X3-1314536) Belfast, Northern Ireland

Salary: GBP14.5 - GBP15 per hour

Accounts Assistant

• Location:Belfast City Centre
• Contract:Part-time (20-25 hours) across 5-days| Permanent | Office-based

Reed Accountancy is proud to represent an established and reputable company in Belfast City Centre who are seeking a motivated and ambitiousAccounts Assistantto join their dynamic team, supporting their accountancy function.

This is a perfect opportunity for anAccounts Assistantseeking part-time hours across 5-days within a supportive working environment.You will be responsible for supporting daily financial operations, including banking, payments, invoicing, and ledger management, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor bank accounts, record incoming funds, and reconcile daily transactions.
• Process lodgements and maintain accurate financial records.
• Investigate and resolve banking discrepancies as required.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate coding and posting.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms.
• Manage supplier accounts and online payment platforms.
• Verify and process payments in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Ensure all authorised transactions are completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Assist with invoice processing and the allocation of receipts.
• Maintain accurate sales and client ledger accounts.
• Respond to account queries and support timely resolution of outstanding issues.
• Monitor work in progress (WIP) and process approved adjustments where necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year’s previous experience in a dedicated finance/book-keeping role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.