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Accounts Assistant | Permanent | Co Antrim |
Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a commercial business in Co Antrim who are actively recruiting within their finance team for an Accounts Assistant.
This role offers a brilliant opportunity to join a structured team and progress.
This role is office based, and the hours of work are 8.30am to 4.30pm. Reduced working hours will also be considered.
Reporting to the Management Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will work as part of a team and will initially focus on the management of the purchase ledger but will also assist with month-end processes, accruals and prepayments, preparation of VAT returns and assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
More specific duties will include:
Manage Accounts Payable process: Process supplier invoices, compile monthly supplier payment runs, reconcile supplier statements
Processing interdepartmental invoices and allocation to cost centres
Analysis and preparation of employee expenses
Preparation and posting of journals at month end, including accruals and prepayments
Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
Preparation and submission of VAT returns
Assisting with preparation of monthly management accounts
Stock reconciliations and assisting in stock control and reporting
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
The successful candidate will ideally:
Be qualified AAT or part qualified CIMA / ACCA or equivalent
Have previous experience in preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
Possess excellent general IT skills including advanced level experience of Microsoft Excel (regular use of pivot tables, V look-ups, advanced formulae)
Company Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, the benefits package includes:
30 days annual leave, holiday purchase scheme, a company pension scheme with enhanced matching contributions, a health cash plan, re-imbursement of gym/leisure centre membership, cycle to work scheme
This is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career, to join a structured and friendly team environment and to develop your experience and career.
Please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on , email an up to date cv to or contact me in confidence on Linkedin.
