Accounts Assistant- 12 Month Contract

Nominate Recruitment Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

Nominate Recruitment Ltd. in Belfast is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 12-month maternity cover. You will support the sales and purchase ledgers, assist with reporting, and collaborate across Finance, Commercial and Logistics teams in a busy environment.

The role requires at least 3 years in Accounts/Finance, with part-qualified or IATI training preferred. Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Accounts/Finance.
• Part-qualified or IATI trained.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales ledger including credit control and customer receipts.
• Assist stock purchase ledger and order control; process POs.
• Handle non-stock purchase ledger; code invoices and process payments.
• Resolve supplier queries and liaise with budget holders.
• Collate monthly recharges for brand owners.
• Produce daily and month-end reports (sales, depletion, debtors).
• Ensure monthly reconciliations are completed on time.
• Support cash-flow management through payments and drawdowns.
• Collaborate with Finance team and external partners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Part-qualified or IATI trained

Job description

Accounts Assistant – 12 Month Contract

Location: Belfast

Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful FMCG company based in Belfast to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a busy Finance Team and gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, working closely with the Finance Director, Finance Manager, Commercial and Sales teams, as well as external logistics partners and suppliers.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a varied workload and are looking for a role where you can really make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of the sales ledger, including credit control, recording customer receipts, EDI management, monthly direct debits and issuing customer statements.
• Assist with the stock purchase ledger and order control, including processing purchase orders, recording shipping and receipt details, and tracking supplier and intercompany movements.
• Manage the non-stock purchase ledger, including processing and coding invoices, obtaining approvals, maintaining the purchase order system and assisting with monthly payment runs.
• Deal with supplier queries and liaise with internal budget holders as required.
• Collate monthly recharges for submission to relevant brand owners.
• Produce daily and month-end reports, including Daily Sales, FOC, Depletion, Stock and Debtors Reports.
• Ensure appropriate monthly reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with invoice financing declarations and the processing of payments and drawdowns to support effective cash-flow management.
• Take a hands‑on approach to supporting the wider Finance Team across all aspects of the business.
• Assist with maintaining effective accounting internal controls and ensuring continued compliance.
• Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
• Build effective working relationships across Finance, Commercial, Sales, Logistics and external suppliers.

About You

• Experienced within an Accounts/Finance environment, with a minimum of 3 years' experience
• Ideally part-qualified or IATI trained.
• Highly competent with excellent attention to detail.
• Ambitious, motivated and committed, with a strong work ethic.
• Confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• A quick learner who can adapt to new processes and systems.
• Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to support the wider team.
• A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small Finance Team