Accounts Technician

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The VANRATH client is seeking an Accounts Technician to join their finance team in Belfast. The role supports day-to-day finance activities, including invoice processing, debt management, and data cleansing, with exposure to Power BI and finance systems.

The ideal candidate will have ATI qualification or be part-qualified, strong numerical skills, and a proactive approach to discrepancies. Good IT capabilities and supplier liaison experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance role.
• ATI qualification, part-qualified, or equivalent.
• Strong IT and financial systems skills.
• Excellent numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive in investigating discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely.
• Manage commission statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers to obtain information.
• Assist with aged debt management and follow-up.
• Data cleansing of income profile data for projects.
• Use finance systems and Power BI for reporting.
• Provide general finance support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

ATI qualification or equivalent

Tools

Curo

Netsweep

Power BI

Job description

Accounts Technician

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accounts Technician to join their finance team. This opportunity would suit someone with previous accounts experience who holds an ATI qualification, is part-qualified, or has an equivalent accounting qualification.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day finance function, with responsibilities spanning invoice processing, commission statement management, supplier liaison, aged debt management and data cleansing.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Invoice Processing: Receive, check and process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring information is correct and any discrepancies are investigated.
• Commission Statement Management: Manage and review commission statements, checking information for accuracy and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Supplier Liaison: Communicate with external suppliers to resolve queries, obtain outstanding information and maintain effective working relationships.
• Aged Debt Management: Assist with the initial review and ongoing management of aged debt, helping to monitor outstanding balances and support follow-up activities.
• Data Cleansing: Review and cleanse income profile data to support an internal project, ensuring records are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Systems and Reporting: Use relevant finance systems and reporting tools to maintain accurate records, process information efficiently and support reporting requirements. Experience with Curo, Netsweep and Power BI would be advantageous.
• General Finance Support: Provide additional support to the finance team as required, contributing to the smooth running of day-to-day accounting activities.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• ATI qualification, part-qualified status or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Strong IT and systems skills, with the ability to learn and navigate financial systems efficiently.
• Good numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, particularly when dealing with external suppliers.
• A proactive approach to investigating discrepancies and resolving queries.
• The ability to maintain accurate financial records and handle confidential information appropriately.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Curo, Netsweet and Power BI.
• Experience processing supplier invoices and managing commission statements.
• Exposure to aged debt management and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience with data cleansing, financial reporting or income profile management.