Finance Assistant

Nominate Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Belfast is looking for a Finance Assistant to support the Finance Manager with financial operations. Responsibilities include managing the purchase ledger, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes. The successful candidate should have experience in finance, strong Excel skills, and great attention to detail. Salary ranges from £28k to £32k per annum. This is an office-based role with working hours from 9am to 5.30pm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy and correct VAT treatment.
• Reconcile customer accounts and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Support the Finance Manager with month-end close procedures.
• Monitor and manage finance email inboxes, handling queries efficiently.

Skills

Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role

Strong understanding of purchase ledger and reconciliation processes

Experience with payment runs and bank reconciliations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines

Strong communication and organisational skills

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Nominate Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a bespoke Entertainment client in Belfast who, due to continued growth and demand, are seeking a Finance Assistant to join their expanding team.

Salary £28k- £32k per annum- dep on experience.

Hours- 9am- 5.30pm- Office Based- Belfast

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and creative business, supporting the Finance Manager with the day-to-day financial operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring smooth month-end processes, and contributing to ongoing financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger and Creditors Management: Maintain and manage the purchase ledger, ensuring accuracy and correct VAT treatment. Process supplier invoices and credit notes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accounts and Reconciliations: Reconcile customer accounts and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded. Perform daily bank reconciliations for GBP and EUR accounts.
• Month-End and Reporting Support: Support the Finance Manager with month-end close procedures. Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• General Finance Administration: Monitor and manage finance email inboxes, handling queries efficiently. Provide ad hoc administrative and accounts support.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong understanding of purchase ledger and reconciliation processes.
• Experience with payment runs and bank reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.