Accounts Assistant

About the Role

Accounts Assistant

• Location: Belfast City Centre
• Contract: Full-time | Permanent | Office-based
• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum

Reed Accountancy is delighted to represent a reputable and dynamic company in Belfast City Centre who are seeking a motivated and ambitious Accounts Assistant to join their energetic team, supporting their accountancy function.

This is a perfect opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to work in a company that offer a supportive working culture, clear procedures and a forward-thinking approach to continuous improvement, ensuring staff are trusted, developed and valued.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Monitor and reconcile client and office bank accounts, ensuring all incoming payments are accurately recorded.
• Process client and office receipts and payments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and issue invoices to clients and third parties, ensuring billing accuracy and compliance with procedures.
• Maintain purchase ledger records by accurately posting supplier invoices onto the accounting system.
• Review, approve and process employee expense claims in line with company policies.
• Respond efficiently to finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers, providing excellent customer service.
• Draft professional correspondence independently and with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling financial and numerical data.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Effectively manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines, particularly during month-end and year-end periods.
• Produce accurate financial documents, reports and supporting information with confidence and professionalism.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Accounting Technician would be preferable
• Strong academic background in Maths and English is essential
• 2 years’ experience within a Finance department.
• Proficiency in Finance software packages and online business banking.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Confidence in communicating at senior levels and liaising with both internal and external parties.
• Familiarity with VAT, Accounts Regulations, and reporting and investigating queries is beneficial.

For more information, including package details, please contact Mary at Reed Belfast, apply via this advert, or contact me confidentially on LinkedIn