Finance Assistant- Belfast- £27,000 per annum
Reed Recruitment are delighted to be working with a large and successful manufacturing company based in Belfast. Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Working within a busy and thriving Finance Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for completing the following duties:
*Printing and processing purchase ledger invoices, obtaining manager approvals for services carried out and invoice checking against POs and stock cards
*Liaise with other departments across the organisation, following up outstanding invoices and resolve queries to ensure timely payment
*Maintain Accounts Payable inbox, provide remittances to suppliers and provide timely responses to supplier queries
*Ensure payments are appropriately authorised in line with Standard Operating Procedures
*Assist with Banking reconciliations
*Posting journals
*Updating Excel spreadsheets
*Filing and general administrative duties
*Carry out reconciliation of accounts and maintenance of AP excel workbooks
*Facilitate internal and external audits
*To process payments and income in an efficient, effective, accurate and timely manner
*Introduce efficiencies into the process
*Assist with completion of monthly analysis for Group finance and ad hoc analysis on request
Essential Criteria:
*A minimum of 5 GCSEs to include English Language and Mathematics Grade C and above (or equivalent)
*Has some relevant experience working in a busy Finance department
*Proven competency in complex Excel spreadsheets including analysis and management of large volumes of data
*Experience in month end process and accounts payable role
*Excellent attention to details, accuracy, ability to plan, organise and work to deadlines
*Using own initiative and judgement to make decisions
*Excellent interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
*Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite
*Strong organizational skills
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply via the link provided. Alternatively, please feel to contact Caron Hamill from the Reed Offices directly and in the strictest of confidence. We look forward to hearing from you!