Accounts Assistant

Why apply for this role? Hybrid working options 30 days annual leave Enhanced pension scheme Private healthcare Health cash plan Free onsite parking Early finish Fridays HireIQ are delighted to be working with a successful and established business in Carrickfergus who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Company Accountant, this role will provide excellent exposure across purchase ledger, subcontractor payments, CIS, RCT, VAT, banking and financial reconciliations across both UK and Irish operations.

About the Job As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the Company Accountant with the day-to-day finance function, with responsibility for processing invoices and payments, maintaining accurate financial records, completing reconciliations and supporting month-end and statutory reporting requirements. You will work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, project teams, commercial colleagues and the wider finance team to ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities include:

Process supplier and subcontractor invoices and weekly GBP and EUR payment runs, checking coding, approvals and supporting documentation to ensure accurate and timely payments. Liaise with subcontractors and maintain accurate bank and CIS details prior to processing payments. Process sterling and euro invoices through Construct and Sage 200, ensuring compliance with CIS, RCT and VAT requirements. Build strong relationships with the commercial team to ensure subcontractors are paid in line with agreed payment terms and contractual requirements.

Maintain accurate supplier and financial records through account reconciliations, journal postings and transaction records. Complete sterling and euro cash flow reconciliations and bank reconciliations. Investigate and resolve unmatched or incorrect transactions. Liaise with suppliers, project teams and finance colleagues to resolve invoice, payment and account queries. Support the month-end close through bank reconciliations, ledger review and preparation of documentation for reporting and audit requirements.

Prepare and submit monthly CIS tax returns to HMRC and RCT returns to the Revenue Commissioners. Reconcile UK and Irish subcontractor tax in line with relevant government legislation before payments are processed. Prepare and submit UK, Irish and foreign VAT returns, statistical forms and returns to TSS, ensuring statutory filing deadlines are met. Support company initiatives and ensure compliance with procedures and requirements relating to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FSC and Investors in People standards.

Undertake any other duties required for the effective operation of the role as directed by management. Previous experience Essential: 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics at Grade AC, or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years' recent relevant experience in a similar accounts role. Experience using Sage. Effective communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work on own initiative.

Good time management and ability to organise and prioritise workload to meet deadlines. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A strong team player. For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.