A leading public sector employer based in Lisburn is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 6 months, with potential for extension. 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:
* £32,000
* Initial 6 month contract with view to extension
* Comfortable working environment
* Hybrid work from home/office model ongoing
Client
A large and well-known Public Sector organisation is currently recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join their team for an initial 6 month contract with likely extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service to the local community.
The Ideal Person
Have a minimum of two years' experience working in a Finance environment to include:
1. Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
2. Working with a computerised accounts package
3. Using advanced Excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes
Or
Possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs at 'A', 'B', or 'C' grades or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics).
And
Have a minimum of three years' experience working in a Finance environment to include:
1. Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
2. Working with a computerised accounts package
3. Using advanced Excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes
Desirable:
1. Fully qualified Accounting Technician, with membership of a recognised body (i.e. AAT / ATI)
2. Experience of working in the public sector
Responsibilities
Assist with the day to day functions within the Finance Directorate:
* To prepare and upload journals onto the finance system.
* To assist the management and financial accountants with timely and accurate production of financial reports and financial information and reconciliations, through the provision of high quality administrative and technical support.
* To assist as required in the preparation of internal and statutory returns to ensure compliance with legislation, financial instructions, scheme of delegation, policies, procedures and best practice.
* To assist with end of month and end of year accounts procedures to support the preparation of the financial and management accounts.
* To prepare operational reports and assist with the preparation of strategic reports that provide information to support decision-making.
* To maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
* To provide ad-hoc financial management information as required including extraction and calculation of figures and the creation of documents using software packages such as MS Excel or Access.
* To assist with non-current asset reconciliations, including matching of payments and liaising with relevant stakeholders for outstanding documentation.
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.
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