Accounts Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Fivemiletown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK and Ireland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support their accounting department. This role involves maintaining purchase ledger accuracy, managing petty cash, and assisting with month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance and strong organizational skills, with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's finance experience.
• Proficient in MS Office with experience of IT Systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of purchase ledger records and process invoices.
• Support management accountant with month-end reporting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare journals.

Skills

Financial

Servicing

Technology

Education

Third Level Qualification

GCSE’s at Grade C or above

Tools

MS Dynamics AX

Power BI

MS Office

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Core Hours of Work: 25 hours - Hours Negotiable

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support our accounting department with administrative tasks and daily accounting activities.

About The Role

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of purchase ledger records, including processing invoices, matching PO’s, coding and problem solving
2. Bank postings on accounts software
3. Supplier aging maintenance and statement reconciliation
4. Government statistical reporting including Intrastat arrivals and dispatches, EC sales and other ad hoc statistical returns
5. Support the management accountant with month end reporting requirements
6. Management of petty cash
7. Maintain accurate accounting records, including preparation and posting of journals to General Ledger
8. Provide accounting support to Credit Control/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable departments
9. Ensure that internal procedures and controls are consistently applied
10. Maintain confidentiality of company information
11. Any other duties and tasks commensurate with the role and/or as required by the Manager within your capabilities

The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of duties and responsibilities of the post.

Skills Needed

Financial, Servicing, Technology

About The Company

Established 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, and now known as AG, the company is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.

Company Culture

Since our establishment more than 60 years ago as Acheson & Glover Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job. Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing (their Health and Safety) and we want to see them become the very best they can be. We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.

Desired Criteria

• Third Level Qualification and/or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
• Knowledgeable with Financial Accounting principles
• Experience of MS Dynamics AX, Power BI

Required Criteria

• 5 GCSE’s at Grade C or above including English and Maths
• Minimum of one year's finance experience
• Previous experience of computerised accounts
• Proficient in MS Office with experience of IT Systems
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Works well on own initiative and as part of a team in a highly challenging and demanding work environment
• Can travel to and from work areas as and when required
• Flexibility to work overtime as and when required
• Good time keeper

Closing DateMonday 26th May, 2025