Accounts Assistant

Our client are an established business based in Co Down with a customer base throughout Ireland & UK.

They are currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will assist the Financial Controller with the day to day running of the accounts department.

Responsibilities

• Check, query and accurately input supplier invoices into the finance system.
• Code invoices to nominal ledger and service jobs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Work with Parts and Service Teams to resolve any parts issues, price, and quantity variances.
• Prepare BACS payment runs.
• Handle all purchase enquires with suppliers.
• Raise sales and job cost invoices.
• Post payments and assist in management of credit control.
• Run monthly customer statements.
• Assist with customer and intercompany enquires in a professional manner.
• Completion of bank reconciliations.
• Management of Petty Cash.
• Assist the Financial Controller with fleet management and stock management.
• Assist with financial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and streamlining of the accounting systems and procedures.
• Maintenance and upkeep of filing systems and records.
• Work with all departments, particularly with projects that are being explored or implemented.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the purpose of this job or to support the needs of the business.
• Other Administration duties

Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years previous experience within a finance role.
• Experience working with stock and job costing.
• Attention to detail, inquisitive mind, and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Good knowledge of other Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with stock and job costing.

For more information on this Accounts Assistant role contact Pauline Haughey on 02887 440033

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