Accounting Technician

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN FULL OR PART TIME

We are a successful firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Newry, Northern Ireland. We are seeking a Qualified Accounting Technician or Experienced Bookkeeper with general practice experience to join our team.

The successful applicant should be motivated and self-driven, they should have excellent people skills and the ability to prioritise and manage their time appropriately.

Ideally the successful candidate should have 2 years experience in general practice.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Maintain clients bookkeeping using accounting software mainly Sage. This would include inputting invoices and bank transactions and completion of bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with preparation of weekly and monthly payroll for clients, whilst ensuring compliance with RTI and Auto-enrolment.
• Preparation of VAT returns for clients using accounting software to comply with MTD requirements.
• Assistance with the preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
• Assisting with preparation of construction industry returns.
• Preparation of MTD quarterly returns.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualified or part-qualified with suitable experience

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an accountancy practice or business environment
• Experience using Sage
• Payroll Experience
• Knowledge of Auto-enrolment requirements
• Knowledge of VAT Return preparation
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary reflective of qualifications and experience.

Please forward your CV by email to by the closing date of31 August 2026.