Accounts Assistant

Hunter Savage; Newry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

6-month fixed-term contract

Immediate start

Job summary

Hunter Savage is recruiting on behalf of a successful FMCG organisation in the Newry area to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role supports a busy finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.

The successful candidate will assist with financial administration, reporting, reconciliations and maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced environment. Immediate availability is preferred to join a well-established company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts assistant or finance administrator role.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems.
• Available to start immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across daily finance and accounting activities
• Process invoices, payments and financial transactions accurately
• Assist with bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements
• Assist with accounts payable and general ledger activities
• Investigate and resolve finance queries where required
• Update and maintain finance systems and spreadsheets
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisation

Team player

Communication skills

Excel skills

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a successful FMCG organisation based in the Newry area, to appoint an Accounts Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This Accounts Assistant role offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team and provide key support across day-to-day accounting activities. The successful Accounts Assistant will assist with financial administration, reporting, reconciliations and maintaining accurate records within a fast-paced business environment.

Available immediately, this role would suit an organised and detail-focused finance professional who is looking for a short-term opportunity within a well-established organisation.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Immediate start available
2. 6-month fixed-term contract with a leading FMCG organisation
3. Opportunity to gain valuable finance experience within a busy team

The Role

• Provide support across daily finance and accounting activities
• Process invoices, payments and financial transactions accurately
• Assist with bank reconciliations and account reconciliations
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Support month-end processes and reporting requirements
• Assist with accounts payable and general ledger activities
• Investigate and resolve finance queries where required
• Update and maintain finance systems and spreadsheets
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and projects

The Person

• Previous experience within an accounts assistant, finance administrator or similar role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numerical skills with confidence working with financial data
• Organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Available immediately or at short notice
• Experience within FMCG or a fast-paced environment would be advantageous

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• 6-month fixed-term contract
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to join a successful FMCG organisation
• Gain exposure across a busy finance function
• Supportive team environment