Job Description
We are hiring for our client a highly reputable organisation based in Ballymena who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance function on a full-time permanent basis. This role would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy supportive environment and is keen to take ownership of their workload.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
- Excellent salary
- Well-established and respected employer
- Long-term permanent opportunity with growth potential
Key Responsibilities What Youll Be Doing:
As Finance Assistant youll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day and long-term financial operations. Your main duties will include:
- Managing client office and deposit bank accounts including close monitoring and supervision
- Reconciliation of bank statements across multiple accounts on a regular basis
- End-to-end handling of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Processing BACs payments cheques bank lodgements and direct customer payments (via phone and electronically)
- Recording and maintaining financial data ensuring finance records are up to date and accurately reflected on internal systems
- Checking posting and coding of bills and invoices ensuring they align with internal procedures
- Supporting the preparation of cashflow forecasts KPIs and financial reports (daily monthly and at year-end)
- Assisting with year-end accounts and audit preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy
The Person:
The ideal candidate for this Finance Assistant job will have:
- Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role (essential)
- Strong IT skills including MS Excel and finance software (Sage QuickBooks or similar)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A positive can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
- AAT qualification or working towards (desirable but not essential)
The Reward:
- Competitive salary:
- Permanent full-time position
- Based in Ballymena with onsite parking
- Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
- 37.5 hour working week MondayFriday
Next Steps
For further information and to apply for this Finance Assistant job please contact Hollie Wilson-ONeill. Visit our website for a full list of Finance and Business Support roles.