Accounts Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Vanrath; Magherafelt; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

28 days’ annual leave

Flexible start times

Professional development support

On-site parking

Job summary

Vanrath is assisting a growing family-run construction business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks within a hands-on finance team.

We welcome applications from individuals with practical accounts experience, including those studying towards an accounting qualification or aiming to advance their career.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping or finance administration.
• Strong numerical skills and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Desirable: experience with Xero or Sage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Complete supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Support month-end accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Assist with payroll administration and related finance tasks.
• Support VAT returns and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with management information and financial reports.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting systems and processes.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Willingness to learn

Education

Accounts qualification underway

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vanrath is assisting a growing family-run construction business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant. The role offers exposure to a broad range of accounting tasks within a hands-on finance team.

We welcome applications from individuals with practical accounts experience, including those studying towards an accounting qualification or aiming to advance their career.