Finance Assistant; Maternity Cover

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected electrical and building contractor to recruit a Finance 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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.