Bookkeeper

Brook Street; Antrim; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Permanent opportunity after contract

Flexible working options

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Brook Street seeks an organised Bookkeeper on an initial three-month fixed-term contract with real potential to become permanent. The role involves maintaining ledgers, reconciliations, credit control and administration within a small finance team.

Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in bookkeeping, strong Excel skills and experience with Sage Intacct and Opera. Flexible hours are considered for the right person, with a salary 28k–30k depending on experience.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English.
• At least 2 years' experience in bookkeeping, accounts, finance or administration.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience using Sage Intacct and Opera is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Purchase and Sales Ledger records.
• Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Reconcile customer accounts and sales ledger transactions.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and ensure correct allocation of transactions.
• Support the credit control function, helping to ensure timely customer payments.
• Respond to customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with the cleansing and maintenance of supplier and customer records.
• Provide general administrative support to Senior Management and the wider business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisation & Time Management

Team Player

Education

GCSEs including Maths and English

Accounting Technician qualification (desirable)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Opera accounting software

Job description

Bookkeeper (Fixed-Term Contract with Permanent Opportunity)

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Initial 3-Month Fixed-Term Contract with potential to become permanent
Hours: Full-time preferred. Part-time (minimum 30 hours per week) will be considered for the right candidate.

About the Role

We are currently seeking an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our finance team on an initial three-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to join a supportive and growing business, with a strong possibility of the role becoming permanent.
Working as part of a small finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the Senior Management Team through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, bank reconciliations, credit control activities, and providing wider administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate Purchase and Sales Ledger records.
• Process purchase invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Reconcile customer accounts and sales ledger transactions.
• Perform multi-currency bank reconciliations and ensure correct allocation of transactions.
• Support the credit control function, helping to ensure timely customer payments.
• Respond to customer queries regarding invoices and payments.
• Assist with the cleansing and maintenance of supplier and customer records.
• Provide general administrative support to Senior Management and the wider business.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• At least 2 years' experience in a bookkeeping, accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Experience using finance, accounting, or ERP systems.

Desirable Criteria

• Accounting Technician qualification, or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience using Sage, particularly Sage Intacct.
• Experience using Opera accounting software.
• Previous experience working within a busy finance department.

Skills & Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Attention to Detail
A commitment to accuracy and maintaining high-quality financial records.
Communication Skills
The ability to build positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Organisation & Time Management
The ability to prioritise workloads effectively while meeting deadlines.
Team Player
A flexible and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute to the success of the wider business.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary- depending on experience.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract period.
• Flexible working options, with part-time hours considered.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.
• Career development opportunities within a growing business.

If you are an experienced Bookkeeper looking for your next opportunity and want to join a company where your contribution will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.
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Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.