At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial records, payroll, and VAT returns for diverse clients.
- Company: Established accountancy practice in Lisburn with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and exposure to various industries.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and grow your finance career in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: AAT or similar qualification and experience in accounts administration.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
- Accounts Administrator
- Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established accountancy practice based in Lisburn, for an Accounts Administrator to join their growing team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop their career within a busy and supportive accountancy practice. The successful candidate will work with a varied portfolio of clients, providing support across payroll, accounts preparation, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can effectively manage multiple priorities, and takes pride in delivering accurate and professional work.
The Role
The Accounts Administrator will provide accounting and bookkeeping support to a range of clients, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and statutory deadlines are met.
Working closely with colleagues and clients, you will be responsible for managing a varied workload while providing a high standard of client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts & Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients.
- Process accounting transactions and bookkeeping entries.
- Prepare and complete bank reconciliations.
- Assist with the preparation of management accounts and year-end accounts.
- Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
- Payroll
- Process weekly and monthly payrolls for clients.
- Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
- Assist with payroll-related queries from clients.
- VAT & Compliance
- Prepare and submit VAT returns.
- Ensure compliance with relevant HMRC requirements and deadlines.
- Assist clients with requests for financial information and documentation.
- Client Service
- Liaise directly with clients regarding financial records and queries.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Provide administrative support to the wider accountancy team as required.
- The Person
Essential Criteria
- Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (AAT, IATI, Accounting Technician or similar).
- Previous experience in an accountancy practice, bookkeeping, accounts administration or finance role.
- Experience processing payroll.
- Experience preparing bank reconciliations.
- Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Quick Books, Sage or similar.
- Experience working directly with a portfolio of clients.
- Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC processes.
- Further accounting qualifications or studies in progress.
- Salary & Benefits
Our client offers
- Salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Career progression within a growing accountancy practice.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.
- Hours of Work
This is a permanent, full-time position.
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
There may be a degree of flexibility regarding start times.
Applicants must have the unrestricted and permanent right to work in the UK. Candidates holding visas must be able to demonstrate an ongoing right to work that is not subject to an expiry date or future sponsorship requirement.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Accounts Administrator looking to further develop your career within a professional accountancy practice, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV to Patricia at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Accounts Administrator in Lisburn employer: Apple Recruitment
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