Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Ballynahinch We are delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established, family-run business operating across the fuel distribution and food sectors, based in Ballynahinch. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a stable and established organisation. Working closely with the Financial Controller, you'll provide day-to-day finance support across several business divisions, taking responsibility for a varied range of purchase ledger, payment processing and financial administration duties.

Offering a hands-on role with exposure to multiple areas of the finance function, this opportunity would suit someone who enjoys variety, is highly organised and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The position offers flexibility around working hours, with the option of either full-time hours or a reduced working week.

Key Responsibilities Process and code supplier invoices through Lightyear, ensuring accurate posting to Fuelsoft Reconcile supplier accounts and statements, investigating discrepancies and following up on missing invoices Prepare and process monthly accounts payable BACS payment runs across multiple business divisions Process daily banking transactions, including credit card receipts, BACS payments and PayPoint transactions Complete daily credit card settlements and arrange transfers between company bank accounts Maintain accurate financial records and spreadsheets covering banking transactions, receipts and payments Reconcile company credit card statements and process employee expenses Process customer refunds, direct debits, standing orders and other business payments Assist with monthly payroll payments and the associated transfers between business divisions Process PAYE, rates, international payments and other statutory payments as required Provide wider finance and administrative support to the Financial Controller and colleagues across the business Who We're Looking For Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant or Finance Administration role Good understanding of purchase ledger processes, invoice processing and supplier statement reconciliations Experience processing payments and handling day-to-day banking transactions Competent in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office applications Strong numerical, organisational and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines Reliable, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a wider team What's On Offer Competitive salary Full-time hours of 37.5 per week, with flexibility for 30 hours over four or five days Opportunity to join a well-established business with operations across multiple divisions Varied, hands-on role with broad exposure to purchase ledger, banking and finance administration Opportunity to work closely with and support the Financial Controller Stable working environment within an established local business If you're an experienced Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger professional looking for a varied finance role with flexible working hours, get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.