Finance Assistant

We are hiring for our client, a highly reputable Professional Services Business 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.

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Salary £30,000-£35,000 depending on experience Well-established and respected employer Long-term, permanent opportunity with growth potential As a Finance Assistant, you'll 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 :
Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role (essential) Strong IT skills, including MS Excel and finance software (Sage, Quick Books 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: £30,000-£35,000 Permanent, full-time position Based in Ballymena with onsite parking Supportive team environment with career development opportunities 37.5 hour working week, Monday-Friday Next Steps For further information, and to apply for this Finance Assistant job, please contact Nuala McClinton. Visit our website for a full list of Finance and Business Support roles.

Skills:

finance assistant finance support junior accountant