Accounts Assistant

Brook Street; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newtownabbey seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations in a busy accounts department. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This role offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development within finance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations, and general accounting duties.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Belfast City Centre

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm | Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

Brook Street Recruitment is delighted to be working with our client based in Belfast City Centre, who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to support the day-to-day finance operations within a busy and supportive accounts department. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting duties and have the opportunity to further develop their financial skills as the business continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring accurate coding, authorisation, and timely posting to the accounting system
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies efficiently
• Support the credit control process, maintaining positive relationships with customers and following up on outstanding payments
• Prepare and maintain supplier reconciliations and assist with supplier payment runs
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in line with internal controls and company policies
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and reporting tasks as required

Criteria

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger, reconciliations, and general accounting duties
• Experience assisting with management accounts, accruals, and prepayments desirable (but not essential)
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of numerical accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar) advantageous
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a proactive and organised approach

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company offering a supportive work environment and opportunities for career development within finance.

To apply, please send your CV to Colleen via the apply link.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.