Finance Assistant

MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a well-established, family-owned recycling and waste management organisation to recruit a Finance Assistant to join their expanding finance team in Newry.

The Company:

This organisation is a leading name within the Northern Ireland waste management and recycling industry, specialising in the processing of mixed dry recycling, household and residual waste, and the production of alternative fuels.

Operating one of Europe's most advanced Materials Recovery Facilities, the business uses a combination of automated technology and manual quality control to transform waste from local authorities and commercial customers into valuable resources.

With significant growth and continued investment across its operations, this is an excellent opportunity to join an expanding business where you can develop your finance experience and contribute to the ongoing success of the organisation.

The Rewards:

As the successful Finance Assistant, you will receive:

• Competitive Salary

• Company pension scheme

• Free life assurance

• Healthcare plan

• Free on-site parking and canteen facilities

• Career development opportunities

The Role:

Reporting into the finance team, the Finance Assistant will be responsible for:

• Processing and registering customer and supplier invoices;

• Maintaining accurate customer and supplier accounts;

• Reconciling customer and supplier statements and resolving queries;

• Processing supplier payments and administering purchase orders;

• Completing company credit card reconciliations and posting associated transactions;

• Processing petty cash and inter-company account recharges;

• Supporting month-end and year-end closing procedures;

• Other Ad-hoc responsibilities outlined in the job description

The Person:

The successful Finance Assistant will meet the following criteria:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within an industry-based finance environment;

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel;

• Experience using accounting or ERP systems;

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy