Accounts Assistant

Bell Recruitment; Dromore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to manage payroll, accounts payable, and receivable functions. This role involves processing payroll through Sage 50, handling multi-currency invoices, and ensuring accurate banking reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and experience with financial record-keeping. Knowledge of Dynamics 365 Business Central is essential. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing.
• Knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Strong understanding of banking reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the Sage 50 Payroll process.
• Process purchase invoices on Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Manage debtor control and liaise with customers regarding outstanding balances.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Multi-currency handling

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Sage 50

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Job Title:
Accounts Assistant

Reporting To:
Financial Director

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and banking functions. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (Weekly & Four-Weekly)

• Operate and manage the Sage 50 Payroll process.
• Maintain primary payroll records and input payroll information.
• Ensure compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.
• Process employee payments via BACS.
• Submit FPS (Full Payment Submissions) and related HMRC filings.
• Post payroll entries to Dynamics 365 Business Central General Ledger.
• Ensure timely PAYE/NIC payments to HMRC.
• Carry out additional payroll-related tasks as required.

Accounts Payable

• Process purchase invoices (multi-currency) on Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Manage invoices with purchase orders and manually matched invoices.
• Execute monthly and interim supplier payment runs.
• File invoices (paid and unpaid).
• Reconcile supplier statements to the Creditors Ledger.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage debtor control and liaise with customers regarding outstanding balances.
• Handle multi-currency cash collection and post cash to customer accounts.
• Issue monthly customer statements.

Banking

• Prepare ad hoc cheques when required.
• Post direct debits and miscellaneous payments to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Maintain banking files and perform daily multi-currency bank account reconciliations.

EC Sales Lists & Returns

• Complete online EC Sales Listings.
• Submit paper-based and online statistical returns.
• Complete inter-company postings and account reconciliations.

Other Duties

• Provide support to the Finance team and assist other departments when necessary.