Finance Purchase Ledger Assistant

Camlin; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology firm in Lisburn is seeking a Finance Assistant to support the finance team with daily accounting operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of experience in an accounts payable role, preferably with knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts and basic Excel skills. This position is integral to ensuring smooth financial administration.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience working in a finance or accounts payable role.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Match goods received notes with supplier invoices.
• Input supplier invoices to Sage 50 accounts.
• Process supplier payments and maintain financial records.
• Assist with VAT returns and ensure compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Sage 50 Accounts

Excel

Finance

Invoicing

Accounting

Job description

Overview

About Camlin

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of now, Camlin operates in over 20 countries worldwide.

The Finance Assistant will support the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial information, maintaining strong financial controls, assisting with daily accounting operations, and contributing to month-end / year-end close processes. This is a hands-on role that helps ensure the smooth running of financial administration across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Matching goods received notes / delivery documents to supplier invoices.
• Inputting supplier invoices to Sage 50 accounts.
• Processing supplier payments on the bank and tagging payments on Sage against invoices.
• Maintaining and monitoring the accounts mailbox.
• Liaising with internal buyers and suppliers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations regularly, ensuring discrepancies are followed up and resolved.
• Maintain accurate records of expenses and employee reimbursements.
• Assist with VAT or other indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Help prepare documentation for audits, internal or external.
• Maintain financial filing systems (electronic and paper), ensuring documents are properly stored and accessible.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Experience (1–2 years) working in a finance or accounts payable role, ideally in a similar industry (manufacturing / engineering / energy / rail) or medium-sized business.
• Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar.
• Microsoft Excel basic skills essential.

Desirable

• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines and to manage priorities.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), able to liaise across teams.
• Organised and methodical with a strong sense of discipline.
• Team-player, but able to work independently when required.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential financial information.
• Proactive: able to identify, suggest improvements to processes.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won’t accept the ‘way it has always been done’
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Skills: Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, Finance, Invoicing, Accounting