Accounts Payable Assistant

Virtual Bridges; Ballyclare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team in Ballyclare. This pivotal role involves managing the Accounts Payable process, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring tax compliance. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified in accounting and have strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about finance, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable process including supplier invoices and payments.
• Compile monthly KPIs and assist with month-end processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Financial Reporting

Excel Skills

Tax Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

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

Tools

Accounts Packages

Microsoft Excel

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:

1. Manage Accounts Payable Process:
   Process supplier invoices.
   Compile monthly supplier payment runs.
   Reconcile supplier statements.
2. Financial Administration:
   Process interdepartmental invoices and allocate to cost centres.
   Analyse and prepare employee expenses.
3. Financial Reporting and Analysis:
   Compile monthly KPIs to support decision-making.
   Prepare and post journals at month-end, including accruals and prepayments.
4. Asset Management:
   Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
5. Tax Compliance:
   Prepare and submit VAT returns.
6. Month-End Processes:
   Meet month-end deadlines.
   Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
7. Inventory Management:
   Conduct stock reconciliations and assist in stock control and reporting.
8. Balance Sheet Reconciliation:
   Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Essential Criteria:

1. Qualifications: Be part-qualified or qualified in accounting (IATI, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
2. 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.
3. IT Skills: Excellent general IT skills with advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (regular use of pivot tables, V lookups, advanced formulas).
4. Software Experience: Previous experience using accounts packages.

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link.

Salary: Available upon application.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.