Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover) Newry We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected electrical and building contractor to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance team based in Newry. Operating across the industrial, commercial, and domestic construction sectors throughout Ireland and the UK, this organisation has built a strong reputation over several decades for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional client service.

This is an initial 9-month maternity cover contract with the potential for extension and the possibility of becoming a permanent opportunity. The successful candidate will join a busy finance team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities Match and process supplier purchase orders, delivery documentation, and invoices on Sage Ensure service and one-off invoices are approved in line with company procedures Maintain allocated purchase ledger accounts and supplier records Process supplier payments, including credit card and BACS transactions Complete credit/debit card reconciliations and bank reconciliations Resolve supplier queries, payment issues, and account discrepancies Process subcontractor payments under UK CIS and ROI RCT schemes Prepare and submit VAT, CIS, and RCT returns Assist with payroll processing for both UK and ROI employees Who We're Looking For Minimum of 2 years' experience within a busy Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role Experience carrying out supplier reconciliations and resolving account queries Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail Experience using Sage Purchase Ledger would be advantageous Comfortable managing high volumes of financial transactions in a fast-paced environment Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads effectively What's On Offer 9-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension and permanent opportunities Early finish every Friday (2:30pm) 30 days annual leave Gym membership Company pension scheme Ongoing training and development opportunities Competitive salary If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.