Bookkeeper – Full-Time Position

Location: Northern Ireland

Why Join?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Private medical insurance (available post-probation)
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Free on-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discounts
• Referral incentives

About the Role as a Bookkeeper

This role requires an in-depth understanding of financial regulations, payroll procedures, VAT requirements, and currency variations (GBP & Euro).

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with Xero, along with a strong grasp of sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers. You should be meticulous, analytical, and capable of handling multiple financial processes efficiently.

Key Responsibilities of the Bookkeeper

• Oversee financial records for both UK and Ireland operations.
• Process payroll in compliance with UK (HMRC) and Irish (Revenue) tax laws.
• Reconcile company bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier statements.
• Manage the processing of invoices, payments, and credit notes with accuracy.
• Cross-check invoices against purchase orders and liaise with suppliers regarding discrepancies.
• Handle VAT returns, including processing Reverse VAT and VAT Exempt transactions.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero, ensuring financial compliance.
• Monitor and record office and employee expenses.
• Support asset management, including company fleet administration (taxes, insurance, fuel expenses).
• Manage office supplies and ensure necessary stock levels.
• Assist the finance team with general administrative tasks as needed.
• Ensure adherence to financial control processes, coding accuracy, and period-end reporting.

Essential Criteria:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade C or above).
• At least two years of experience in bookkeeping or a financial administration role.
• Strong understanding of financial management across the UK and Ireland.
• Experience handling GBP and Euro transactions.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software.
• Sales Ledger (S/L): Invoice processing, payment reconciliation, VAT processing.
• Purchase Ledger (P/L): Supplier statement reconciliation, credit note allocation, invoice handling.
• Nominal Ledger (N/L): Bank reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll journal entries, compliance with tax regulations.
• Ability to work with nominal codes and control accounts.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and/or Sage.
• Experience in credit control and statement reconciliation.
• Handling supplier queries and processing purchase invoices accurately.
• Journal adjustments, payroll processing, and expense handling.
• Experience preparing accounts up to trial balance.
• Knowledge of renewable energy or similar industries (preferred but not required).

Work Schedule

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Work Location

In-person role, based in Northern Ireland

If you have the skills and experience outlined above, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and become part of our dynamic team.

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