Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant - 3 FTC with Potential Permanent Position (ACCOU
29366) Newry & Mourne, Northern Ireland Accounts Assistant Crossmaglen | 3-Month Fixed Term | Potential to Become Permanent Are you an Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have experience working within a manufacturing environment
, a strong eye for detail and a good understanding of stock, invoices and reconciliations?

We’re currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing manufacturing operation in Crossmaglen
.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, working closely with different teams and having a real impact on the day-to-day running of a finance function.

This is more than just processing invoices.

You’ll have the opportunity to gain broad, hands-on finance experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working closely with both finance and operational teams.

The role is initially offered on a 3-month fixed-term basis
, with genuine potential for the position to become permanent for the right person.

You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and develop your understanding of how finance supports a busy manufacturing operation.

As an Accounts Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Reconciling stock records across warehouse, production and finance systems.
• Investigating and resolving stock discrepancies.
• Calculating purchase price and other manufacturing variances.
• Processing and posting supplier invoices and payments.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs and cash-flow reporting.
• Raising purchase orders in line with approved budgets.
• Recording bank receipts and payments using Sage.
• Completing supplier statement, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end procedures and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Managing supplier queries and shared finance correspondence.
• Working with different departments to ensure invoices are correctly authorised.
• Maintaining accurate and organised financial records.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency.
• Providing general finance and administrative support when required.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, accurate and commercially aware
, with the confidence to investigate issues and get things resolved.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous accounts experience within a manufacturing environment
  .
• Experience with stock reconciliations and inventory records
  .
• A good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.
• Experience using Sage 200
  .
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A practical, can-do attitude with good judgement and initiative.
• The ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance teams.
• Accounting studies or part-qualified status would be advantageous, but is not essential
  .