Bookkeeper

Confidential; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary depending on exp.

Permanent role after contract

Flexible hours (part-time 30+ hrs)

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Bookkeeper to join the finance team on an initial three-month fixed-term contract with a strong possibility of permanent appointment.

You will manage ledgers, process invoices, perform bank reconciliations, support credit control, and provide admin assistance within a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs (incl Maths & English)
• 2+ years in bookkeeping/finance/administration
• Strong MS Office skills, esp. Excel
• Excellent numerical, analytical and data-entry accuracy
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and professional telephone manner
• Experience using finance, accounting, or ERP systems

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Numerical accuracy

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Experience with finance/ERP systems

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Accounting Technician qualification (desirable)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Opera Accounting

Sage

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

• - 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.