Accounts Assistant
Job in
Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-09-17
Listing for:
Nominate Recruitment Ltd
Full Time, Contract
position Listed on 2026-09-17
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Finance Assistant, Accounting & Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Accounts Assistant – 12 Month Contract
Location:
Belfast
Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 per annum
Contract:
12-month maternity cover
Working Pattern:
Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home
Start Date:
ASAP
The Opportunity
Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful FMCG company based in Belfast to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a busy Finance Team and gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, working closely with the Finance Director, Finance Manager, Commercial and Sales teams, as well as external logistics partners and suppliers.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a varied workload and are looking for a role where you can really make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the management of the sales ledger, including credit control, recording customer receipts, EDI management, monthly direct debits and issuing customer statements.
* Assist with the stock purchase ledger and order control, including processing purchase orders, recording shipping and receipt details, and tracking supplier and intercompany movements.
* Manage the non-stock purchase ledger, including processing and coding invoices, obtaining approvals, maintaining the purchase order system and assisting with monthly payment runs.
* Deal with supplier queries and liaise with internal budget holders as required.
* Collate monthly recharges for submission to relevant brand owners.
* Produce daily and month-end reports, including Daily Sales, FOC, Depletion, Stock and Debtors Reports.
* Ensure appropriate monthly reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
* Assist with invoice financing declarations and the processing of payments and drawdowns to support effective cash-flow management.
* Take a hands-on approach to supporting the wider Finance Team across all aspects of the business.
* Assist with maintaining effective accounting internal controls and ensuring continued compliance.
* Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
* Build effective working relationships across Finance, Commercial, Sales, Logistics and external suppliers.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced within an Accounts/Finance environment, with a minimum of 3 years' experience
* Ideally part-qualified or IATI trained.
* Highly competent with excellent attention to detail.
* Ambitious, motivated and committed, with a strong work ethic.
* Confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* A quick learner who can adapt to new processes and systems.
* Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to support the wider team.
* A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
* Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small Finance Team
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