Accounts Payable Assistant

Brook Street; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to enhance their finance team in Ballyclare. In this vital role, you will manage the Accounts Payable process, ensuring timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You'll also support financial reporting, tax compliance, and inventory management while maintaining critical financial records. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization and develop your accounting skills in a supportive environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this role could be your perfect fit!

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or qualified in accounting with relevant experience.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable process including supplier invoices and payment runs.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and VAT returns.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Reporting

VAT Preparation

Microsoft Excel

Inventory Management

Education

Part-qualified or qualified in accounting (IATI, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Brook Street is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our client's accounts team in Ballyclare.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the Accounts Payable process and supporting the finance team with a range of key responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Manage Accounts Payable Process:

1. Process supplier invoices.
2. Compile monthly supplier payment runs.
3. Reconcile supplier statements.

Financial Administration:

1. Process interdepartmental invoices and allocate to cost centres.
2. Analyse and prepare employee expenses.

Financial Reporting and Analysis:

1. Compile monthly KPIs to support decision-making.
2. Prepare and post journals at month-end, including accruals and prepayments.

Asset Management:

1. Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.

Tax Compliance:

1. Prepare and submit VAT returns.

Month-End Processes:

1. Meet month-end deadlines.
2. Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Inventory Management:

1. Conduct stock reconciliations and assist in stock control and reporting.

Balance Sheet Reconciliation:

1. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: Be part-qualified or qualified in accounting (IATI, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).

Experience: Previous experience in managing Accounts Payable processes and related duties such as preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations is highly desirable.
IT Skills: Excellent general IT skills with advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (regular use of pivot tables, V lookups, advanced formulas).

Software Experience: Previous experience using accounts packages.

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

Salary: Available upon application.