Accounts Assistant - 3 FTC with Potential Permanent Position

Jdr Recruitment; Newry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Jdr Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a busy manufacturing operation in Crossmaglen. The role is initially a 3-month fixed-term contract with genuine potential to become permanent for the right person.

You will reconcile stock records across warehouse, production and finance systems, process supplier invoices and assist with payments while supporting month-end activities. Collaboration with finance and operational teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with stock reconciliations and inventory records.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience using Sage 200.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Practical, can-do attitude with initiative.
• Ability to work with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Accounting studies or part-qualified status would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile stock records across warehouse, production, and finance systems.
• Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies.
• Calculate purchase price and manufacturing variances.
• Process and post supplier invoices and payments.
• Assist with supplier payment runs and cash-flow reporting.
• Raise purchase orders in line with budgets.
• Record bank receipts and payments using Sage.
• Complete supplier statements, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end procedures and meet deadlines.
• Manage supplier queries and finance correspondence.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure invoices are approved.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Provide general finance and administrative support when required.

Skills

Stock reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Organised

Commercial awareness

Cross-functional communication

Education

Accounting studies or part-qualified

Tools

Sage 200

Financial systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Crossmaglen | 3-Month Fixed Term | Potential to Become Permanent

Are you an Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience working within a manufacturing environment, a strong eye for detail and a good understanding of stock, invoices and reconciliations?

We're currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing manufacturing operation in Crossmaglen.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with different teams and having a real impact on the day-to-day running of a finance function.

What's in it for you?

This is more than just processing invoices.

You'll have the opportunity to gain broad, hands-on finance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with both finance and operational teams.

The role is initially offered on a 3-month fixed-term basis, with genuine potential for the position to become permanent for the right person.

You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and develop your understanding of how finance supports a busy manufacturing operation.

What will you be doing?

• Reconciling stock records across warehouse, production and finance systems.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Calculating purchase price and other manufacturing variances.
• Processing and posting supplier invoices and payments.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs and cash-flow reporting.
• Raising purchase orders in line with approved budgets.
• Recording bank receipts and payments using Sage.
• Completing supplier statement, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end procedures and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Managing supplier queries and shared finance correspondence.
• Working with different departments to ensure invoices are correctly authorised.
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Providing general finance and administrative support when required.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is organised, accurate and commercially aware, with the confidence to investigate issues and get things resolved.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous accounts experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with stock reconciliations and inventory records.
• A good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience using Sage 200.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A practical, can-do attitude with good judgement and initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Accounting studies or part-qualified status would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.