Accounts Assistant

MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business based in the Armagh area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy and fast-paced working environment.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will provide support across the wider finance function, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of accounting duties and the opportunity to develop their career as the business continues to grow.

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Posting receipts and payments onto the accounting system.
• Maintaining supplier and customer accounts.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining Irish RCT records.
• Ensuring financial transactions are accurately coded and accounting records are kept up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Completing general administrative duties within the finance department.
• Providing day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager and assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.

• Experience using Sage 50.
• Previous experience completing bank reconciliations.
• Experience managing supplier and customer accounts.
• Knowledge of CIS and/or RCT.
• Previous experience working within the construction or a similar industry.

• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
• A varied role offering exposure across the finance function.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your accounting skills.
• Potential for long-term career progression as the business grows.
• Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
• Gym membership
• One hour lunch break