Accounts Assistant

Martin Property Group; Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing property management company in Derry / Londonderry is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations. The successful candidate will maintain accounting systems, process ledgers, and assist with financial reconciliations. To qualify, candidates should have experience in a similar role and accounting qualifications. This is a permanent position with a salary starting from £26,000 per annum, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant role focusing on the outlined duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a computerized accounting system for group companies.
• Process and maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with payment runs and supplier queries.

Skills

Experience as an Accounts Assistant

Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Education

Fully qualified as an Accounts Technician or part-qualified ACA, ACCA

Tools

Sage Accounts 50

Job description

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day finance operations across a number of group companies. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, whilst upholding the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy accounts team and further develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a computerised accounting system for a number of group companies
• Processing and maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns
• Completing intercompany account reconciliations
• Assisting with payment runs and supplier queries
• Support with preparing management accounts and year‑end accounts
• Preparing project costings
• Undertaking general administrative and accounts support tasks as required

Skills and Qualifications

• Ideally fully qualified as an Accounts Technician or part‑qualified ACA, ACCA or similar
• Experience of working in a similar Accounts Assistant position with experience of the duties outlined
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Office, with experience using Sage Accounts 50 an advantage
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Salary: From £26,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Location: Derry / Londonderry

Working hours: Monday – Thursday, 9am – 5.30pm & Friday, 9am – 5pm

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