Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Mallon Technology; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cookstown is seeking an Accounts & Payroll Assistant to support finance operations and payroll. This full-time role requires attention to detail and experience with Sage software. The successful candidate must maintain confidentiality while managing financial information and assist with compliance. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and considers flexible work arrangements. Apply now to be part of a growing team committed to financial security.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounts/Finance or a related field or two years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience using Sage accounts/payroll.
• Experience in an accounts/finance/admin role with exposure to invoicing and reconciliations.
• Experience with supporting month-end tasks like reconciliations and reporting.
• Must have strong attention to detail and a structured approach to record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations.
• Assist with payroll and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Keep the business compliant and financially secure.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Experience with Sage accounts/payroll

Confidence working with numbers

Understanding of ISO standards

Education

Qualification in Accounts/Finance or related field

Two years of experience in a similar role

Tools

Sage accounts software

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join our Cookstown office team, reporting to the Finance & Administration Team Leader. You will support day-to-day finance operations, assist with payroll, and handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality. This role is key to keeping the business compliant, financially secure, and on top of its financial commitments.This is a full-time, permanent position and includes a six-month probationary period. Although part-time or flexible working arrangements will also be considered.Flexible working arrangements or part-time will be available, including school-hours-friendly patterns.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations
• Assist with payroll, and handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality
• Keep the business compliant, financially secure, and on top of its financial commitments

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualification in Accounts/Finance (or a related field) or two years of experience in a similar role
• Experience using Sage accounts/ payroll
• Experience in an accounts/finance/admin role, with exposure to invoicing, reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, traceable approach to record-keeping
• Confidence working with numbers, deadlines, and confidential data
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and familiarity with finance/payroll systems
• Experience with ISO standards
• Experience supporting month-end tasks (reconciliations, reporting support)
• Experience working to strict processes (audit trails, internal controls, compliance procedures)

Further Information

Applicants must have current and valid permission to live and work in Northern Ireland/the UK at the time of application.Due to the urgency of this role, the successful candidate must be available to start within 60 days of offer.Mallon Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Vacancy ID 1751546 Job ref. 90400 Job Sector Accountancy and Finance,Secretarial and Administration Area Co Tyrone Location Cookstown Salary £13.60 - £14.50 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 37.5 Published date 23/12/2025 Closing date 05/01/2026 Worktime Monday to Thursday: 08:30am - 05:00om & Friday: 08:30am - 14:30pm

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 30 Dec 2025