A leading public sector employer based in Belfast are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 6 months, offering an immediate start. If this sounds like it might be of interest to you, please apply for more information. Salary/ Benefits In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including: £24,000 Immediate start Comfortable working environment Excellent opportunity to join a well-establish Public Sector Organisation Client A leading Public Sector organisation is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team for an initial 6 month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service across Northern Ireland. The Ideal Person 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths or equivalent educational qualifications and a minimum of one year's experience in a related financial administration environment. OR A minimum of two year's experience in a related financial administration environment. Responsibilities The post holder will work as part of the Finance Directorate team, based within the Financial Accounts Office. The post holder will be required to carry out a range of general accounting duties, as directed, under the day-to-day supervision of the Financial Accounts Officer. The successful candidate will process and input financial information, complete routine financial transactions, and respond to routine enquiries from staff and suppliers and investigate queries as required. Verify and validate supplier invoices against contract terms. Validate, collate and input staff travel and subsistence claims to payroll system. Liaise with each of the Shared Service Centres for Payments; Income; and Payroll as and when necessary. Assist in the preparation of journals for entry into the financial systems to include accruals and prepayments. Investigate queries from internal and external customers in relation to invoices, travel expenses and other payments and provide assistance and advice as required. Analyse financial information to identify and resolve errors and discrepancies relating to payments to suppliers and staff travel and subsistence claims. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accountancy & Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence. Skills: Finance Accounts Admin Payroll