Accounts Assistant

SeeMeHired.com; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Early finishes on Fridays

Job summary

Maxflow Power Products in Cookstown is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team. You will handle day-to-day financial tasks and assist with payroll and supplier/customer communications.

The role focuses on accurate financial records, VAT reports, and month-end processes, working with Sage and Microsoft Office to support ongoing operations. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a busy office environment role.
• Prior experience with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Experience with VAT reports and month-end processes
• Experience with Intrastat reporting

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchasing transactions.
• Assist with payroll and maintain accurate financial records.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and internal teams to ensure smooth workflows.
• Support purchasing and sales departments and contribute to overall efficiency.
• Maintain financial records and assist with month-end close and VAT reporting.

Skills

Customer Service

Financial Reporting

Prioritisation

Accounts Payable

Bank reconciliation

Payroll

Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Communication

Record keeping

Administrative skills

Time Management

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Join Maxflow Power Products, the UK and Ireland's leading manufacturer of engine-driven pressure washers and power products, as a talented Accounts Assistant. Based in our dynamic Cookstown team, you will become a crucial part of our continued expansion and success. We are a company built on innovation, designing and manufacturing our products in-house to set industry standards.

We are looking for an individual with proven administrative experience in a bustling office environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, possess strong communication skills, and be proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Prior experience with Sage or similar accounting software is essential for this role. In return, we offer a competitive salary, private health insurance, and the perk of early finishes on Fridays.

If you are a tech-savvy and organised professional ready to contribute to a growing team with genuine career development prospects,

About the role

As an Accounts Assistant at Maxflow, you will step into a varied and essential role at the heart of our financial operations. Your day-to-day will involve a wide range of responsibilities, from processing sales and purchasing transactions to assisting with payroll and maintaining accurate financial records. You'll liaise directly with suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring smooth and precise financial workflows.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a broad skill set, gaining experience in everything from supplier statement and bank reconciliations to VAT reports and month-end processes. You'll be a key support for the purchasing and sales departments, contributing directly to the company's efficiency and success. Join us for a role where no two days are the same and your contribution is truly valued.

About the company

We are Maxflow Power Products, a premier manufacturer specialising in high-performance power equipment, including state-of-the-­art pressure washers, generators, and bespoke industrial machinery.

With over 25 years of engineering excellence, our core purpose is to design and build robust, reliable power solutions that keep industries moving.

We pride ourselves on our meticulous craftsmanship and an uncompromising commitment to quality.

For candidates looking to make a real impact, we offer a dynamic platform where innovative engineering meets practical, real‑world application.

Required Criteria

• Proven experience in a busy office environment role.
• Prior experience with Sage or similar accounting software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Experience with VAT reports and month-end processes
• Experience with Intrastat reporting

Desired Criteria

Skills you’ll need

• Customer Service
• Financial Reporting
• Prioritisation
• Accounts Payable
• Bank reconciliation
• Payroll
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Business Computer Systems
• Paperwork and Record Keeping
• Administrative skills
• Time Management
• Organisational skills