Accounts Assistant

Job Description

Our manufacturing client is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant based at their premises in South Down.

Responsibilities:

• Management of the purchase ledger to include posting of raw material and overhead supplier invoices.
• Checking of supplier statements, following up on any discrepancies and payment of suppliers in accordance with agreed credit terms.
• Bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Analyse and post direct expenses from Credit Card Statement, Expense Claims and Petty Cash.
• Produce and submit various Government Statutory reports such as VAT returns, ECSL and Intrastat etc.
• Take responsibility for the administration of outsourced weekly payroll calculation and electronic payment of wages in accordance with contracts.
• Provide assistance with regard to parts pricing.
• Provide support for the annual audit.
• Provide administrative support with regard to business travel.
• Weekly management reports.

Criteria:

• Previous similar experience in an accounts / finance assistant role
• Detail-oriented and the ability to provide high levels of accuracy in all work.
• Proven ability to work well as a member of a team, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Strong IT skills
• Experience within manufacturing / engineering highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who have gone from strength to strength, and who have continuing plans for development. Salary is in the region of £27k depending upon experience.