Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant Job, Belfast

“A fantastic opportunity for an accounts assistant to join an expanding finance department

About the Company

Based in Belfast, this postal services company continue to thrive and expand in a fast paced industry.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Raise daily, weekly and monthly sales invoices using Sage, Tharstern and Eureka across all companies
• Collection and allocation of Direct Debits for both Postal Sort & Mail Matters
• Recording and post of incomes received to customer ledgers
• Weekly review of Aged debtors and resolution of any customer queries

·           Issue of standard monthly and debt chasing statements

• Communicating with customers via email or telephone, and recording details of customer contact in Sage 50;

·           Reconcile daily bank resolving any queries within agreed timeframes

• To ensure all filing is completed in a timely and accurate manner;
• To communicate effectively with internal and external contracts;
• Supporting the Finance manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 5 GCSE’s, at Grade C or above (or equivalent), including English and Math’s;
• 2 years’ experience in a finance role
• experience of Sage 50 Accounts;
• proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including intermediate or advanced Excel Skills;

Desirable

• Experience of the payroll process;
• Experience of Sage Payroll software;
• Experience of purchase ledger, including supplier statement reconciliations;
• Experience of preparing and processing supplier payments;
• Part or fully qualified Accounting Technician;
• Dealing and resolving customer queries.

Personal Specification

• flexible approach to work and the ability to multi-task;
• strong interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to working efficiently and accurately;
• Good analytical ability;
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

For further information on this opportunity or if you are considering the next step in your career get in touch with Richard Fitzsimons at HireIQ in complete confidence