Assistant Accountant

Reactive Recruitment NI; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction business in Cookstown is hiring an Accounts Assistant. The role involves reconciling bank accounts, preparing month-end statements, and assisting with management accounts. Candidates should have an Accounting Technician qualification and strong Excel skills. This is a dynamic position in a supportive team environment offering a salary of £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling multiple bank accounts in different currencies.
• Preparing month-end customer statements and managing collections.
• Assisting with management accounts and analysis.

Skills

Monthly Accounts

Accounting Support

Transaction Accounting

Ledger Accounting

Accounting entries

Prepayment

Ledgers

Education

Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Cookstown
Hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–5pm & Fri 9am–4pm (35.25 hrs per week)

Salary: £30,000 per annum (DOE)

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant for a well-established and reputable business in the construction sector. This role is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-moving environment and wants to be part of a supportive team.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in the finance team, supporting with a wide range of responsibilities including:

• Reconciling multiple bank accounts in different currencies.
• Preparing month-end customer statements and managing direct debit collections.
• Assisting with management accounts: fixed asset reconciliation, intercompany invoicing, journal postings and analysis.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Resolving queries with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Ensuring invoices are approved and paid in line with company policy.
• Completing TSS, Intrastat, VAT (UK & Ireland) and EC Sales List returns.
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods and contributing to departmental reports.
• Assisting with ad hoc projects and finance tasks to meet deadlines.

About You

• Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent practical experience).
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, collaborative and able to adapt to changing priorities.

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Skills

• Monthly Accounts
• Accounting Support
• Transaction Accounting
• Ledger Accounting
• Accounting entries
• Prepayment
• Ledgers