Payroll & AR Bookkeeper — Join a Dynamic Finance Team

Reed; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Accountancy partners with a Ballymena-based company to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide comprehensive administration support to the finance team, with focus on payroll, invoicing, and cash allocation.

Day-to-day tasks include processing payroll, raising invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing aged debtor reports. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, plus attention to detail and clear communication, are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable
• Payroll processing weekly and monthly
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency with accounting software
• Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately and within required deadlines.
• Raise and process customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely billing.
• Apply and allocate cash receipts to customer accounts within the accounting system.
• Monitor the accounts receivable ledger to ensure payments are received, recorded, and reconciled correctly.
• Reconcile customer accounts and prepare aged debtor reports to support effective credit control.
• Proactively follow up on overdue accounts, resolving payment issues and billing discrepancies in a professional manner.
• Communicate with customers regarding account queries, payment matters, and statement requests.
• Maintain accurate and organised records of invoices, payments, receipts, and customer correspondence.
• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to investigate and resolve account-related issues.
• Support month-end close activities by preparing accounts receivable reports, schedules, and reconciliations.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant financial documentation and supporting information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Reed Accountancy partners with a Ballymena-based company to recruit an experienced Bookkeeper on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide comprehensive administration support to the finance team, with focus on payroll, invoicing, and cash allocation.

Day-to-day tasks include processing payroll, raising invoices, reconciling accounts, and preparing aged debtor reports. Strong Excel and accounting software skills, plus attention to detail and clear communication, are essential.