At a Glance
- Tasks: Support day-to-day finance operations and assist with reporting and reconciliations.
- Company: Well-established organisation offering a dynamic finance environment.
- Benefits: Salary up to £34,000, hybrid working, private healthcare, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Immediate start available with strong career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and gain broad exposure in finance while making an impact.
- Qualifications: Minimum three years of experience in finance; part-qualified candidates preferred.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 34000 £ per year.
Downey Osborne is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to recruit a Senior Accounts Assistant for a 12-month maternity cover contract.
Benefits
- Salary of £32,000 to £34,000
- Hybrid working, with three days in the office and two days from home
- Private healthcare
- Immediate start available
- Strong opportunity for the role to become permanent
- South Belfast location
- Parking available nearby
About You
You will be an experienced Accounts Assistant with at least three years of experience within a finance team, including exposure to senior-level responsibilities. You will be confident managing a varied workload, working accurately to deadlines and supporting colleagues across different areas of the business. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach and the ability to work well within a small team will be important. Part-qualified or IATI-qualified candidates are preferred, although relevant experience will also be considered.
About Your New Role
Always:
- Support the day-to-day running of the sales and purchase ledgers
- Complete credit control duties, customer allocations and customer statements
- Process and code purchase invoices while managing supplier queries
- Prepare daily, monthly and month-end finance reports
- Complete reconciliations and support cash flow processes
Often:
- Support stock purchase ledger activities, purchase orders and order control schedules
- Prepare monthly payment runs and direct debit collections
- Assist with invoice financing declarations, payments and drawdowns
- Collate monthly recharges for submission to relevant brand owners
- Work closely with the Finance Manager and Finance Director on financial reporting
Occasionally:
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts
- Assist with internal controls and ongoing finance compliance
- Work closely with commercial teams, logistics partners and wider management
Senior Accounts Assistant in Belfast employer: Downey Osborne Limited
At Downey Osborne, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and collaboration. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and the potential for hybrid working arrangements, we ensure our employees are well-supported in their roles. Our commitment to team-building activities and process improvements creates a culture where every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission in the infrastructure and energy sectors across Ireland and the UK.
