Accounts Assistant

Bell Recruitment; Dromore Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an Accounts Assistant located in Dromore Hill, Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes, support accounts payable and receivable, and maintain accurate financial records. Key responsibilities include operating the Sage 50 Payroll system, processing invoices in Dynamics 365 Business Central, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This role requires strong organizational skills and experience in financial record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Experience with payroll and accounting processes.
• Familiarity with compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll process and maintain payroll records.
• Process purchase invoices and execute supplier payment runs.
• Handle debtor control and cash collection.

Skills

Sage 50 Payroll

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Multi-currency management

Job description

About the job Accounts Assistant

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.