Finance Assistant

O'Hanlon & Farrell Contracts; Newry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Newry is seeking a Finance Assistant to join their team. This permanent role involves processing supplier payments, maintaining accounts, and payroll processing. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a finance role and strong IT skills. The position offers benefits like early finishes on Fridays, generous annual leave, and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Early 2.30pm Finish Fridays

30 Days Annual Leave

Gym Membership

Pension

Training & Development

Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a busy Finance Department role.
• Excellent communication skills & attention to detail.
• Sage Purchase Ledger experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Matching, Processing and Paying Supplier POs, PODs and Invoices on Sage.
• Maintain Purchase Ledger Accounts on Sage System.
• Process UK CIS & ROI RCT Based Subcontractor Payments.

Job description

Overview

THIS POSITION IS EXCLUSIVELY WITH NI JOBS

Your New Team & Role:

The Team at O’Hanlon & Farrell Contracts Ltd have promoted the company to one of Northern Ireland’s long established Electrical & Building Contractors with over 40 years of valuable experience within numerous sectors, including the Industrial, Commercial and Domestic Construction sectors, throughout Ireland & UK.

O’Hanlon & Farrell is seeking to recruit a FINANCE ASSISTANT into a permanent position based in our Newry office & reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

Salary Range given relates to Full Time Hours, but will consider Part Time Hours with Pro-rata salary. With the appropriate skillset career progression is always available within the company.

Responsibilities

• Matching, Processing and Paying Supplier POs, PODs and Invoices on Sage
• Maintain Allocated Purchase Ledger Accounts on Sage System
• Credit/Debit card processing & reconciliations
• Maintain Monthly Aged Creditors Report & Trade Creditors
• Quarterly Supplier Statement Reconciliations
• Process UK CIS & ROI RCT Based Subcontractor Payments including Completion of Statutory Government returns i.e. VAT, RCT & CIS
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Processing of Payroll (UK & ROI) inc Pension processing and employee expenses
• LOSC Processing/Project Costing (UK & ROI)
• Working closely within the Finance Team & Finance Manager on all key financial aspects of reporting within the business
• Develop in-house efficiencies, process improvement, reporting systems & improve internal controls/procedures
• Support Reception & other Team members
• Any other tasks as considered necessary

Essential Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a busy Finance Department role
• Excellent communication skills & attention to detail
• Sage Purchase Ledger experience (desirable)

What you’ll Receive (Benefits)

• Early 2.30pm Finish Fridays
• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Gym Membership
• Pension
• Training & Development
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

Interested?

Please send your CV directly via the link provided. For further information or a confidential chat on this position (or others) please contact Maria (telephone number & email in our Company Profile above).

Skills: Strong IT Skills, Strong attention to Detail, Good communication skills