ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

3dpersonnels; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to support their finance department. The role involves various accounting tasks, including managing purchase ledgers, bank postings, and month-end reporting. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a commercial accounts environment and be proficient in MS Office. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience within a commercial accounts environment.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Ensuring accuracy of purchase ledger records and processing invoices.
• Supporting management accountant with month-end reporting.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records and petty cash.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Flexibility

Education

2 years experience in commercial accounts

Tools

MS Office

MS Dynamics AX

Power BI

Job description

Tyrone | Part Time (25 hrs PW - 5 hrs per day Mon-Fri) | Construction Industry | Finance Dept.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support this firm's accounting department with administrative tasks and daily accounting activities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of purchase ledger records, including processing invoices, matching POs, coding, and problem solving.
• Bank postings on accounts software.
• Supplier aging maintenance and statement reconciliation.
• Government statistical reporting including Intrastat arrivals and dispatches, EC sales, and other ad hoc statistical returns.
• Supporting the management accountant with month-end reporting requirements.
• Management of petty cash.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, including preparation and posting of journals to General Ledger. Providing support to Credit Control/Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable departments.
• Ensuring internal procedures and controls are consistently applied.
• Maintaining confidentiality of company information.
• Performing any other duties as required by the Manager within your capabilities.

What you’ll bring:

At least 2 years’ experience within a commercial accounts environment.

A high proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).

Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Preference given to those knowledgeable in Financial Accounting principles and experienced with MS Dynamics AX, Power BI.

Key attributes sought include:

Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.

Highly motivated, friendly, approachable, willing to learn, reliable, trustworthy, hardworking, and a good timekeeper.