Accounts Assistant Location: Ballymena Hours: MondayFriday, 8:00am5:00pm, 40 hours per week Flexitime: Hours can be worked between 7:30am and 6:00pm Type: Full-time, Permanent Gentech Recruitment is working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in the Ballymena area to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. This is a varied accounts position with a strong focus oncredit control, accounts receivable and payroll, alongside wider finance administration and reconciliation duties. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining accurate customer accounts, monitoring incoming payments, managing overdue balances and supporting the smooth running of the wider finance function. Key Responsibilities Process customer invoices accurately and within agreed timescales Process weekly and monthly payroll Monitor the accounts receivable ledger and ensure payments are correctly recorded Follow up on overdue accounts and manage credit control activity Resolve billing and payment discrepancies Reconcile customer accounts Prepare aged debtor and accounts receivable reports Allocate cash receipts against customer accounts Issue customer statements and respond to account queries Liaise with customers regarding outstanding payments Assist with month-end reporting and closing procedures Maintain accurate records of invoices, receipts and correspondence Liaise with sales and customer service teams to resolve account issues Support internal and external audits Complete bank reconciliations Complete credit card reconciliations Provide support to the Purchase Ledger function when required Carry out additional finance duties as required Essential Criteria Applicants should have: Previous experience withinaccounts receivable, credit control, billing or collections Previous experience processingweekly and monthly payroll Experience dealing withcredit insurance and external stakeholders, including banks Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures Experience using accounting software such asSage, QuickBooks, Syteline or similar Strong Microsoft Excel skills Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Good analytical and problem-solving skills Desirable Experience usingSAGE, Infor or similar ERP systems Previous experience working with ERP or finance systems High level of organisation and accuracy Confident and professional communication style Ability to work independently and as part of a wider finance team Strong understanding of confidentiality when handling financial and payroll information Benefits The successful candidate will have access to a strong benefits package including: 30 days' annual leave Company pension scheme Private healthcare Company sick pay Life insurance On-site parking Employee referral scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts Employee benefits app Interested? If you have experience acrossaccounts receivable, credit control and payroll and would like to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contactNaomi at Gentech Recruitment on or email.
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Accounts Assistant TLNT1_NI in Ballymena employer: Gen Tech Recruitment
Join a leading international insurance brokerage in Belfast as an Account Manager Global Solutions, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment. With opportunities for professional development and exposure to complex multinational insurance programmes, this role not only offers a chance to enhance your skills but also to build strong relationships with clients and industry partners. Experience a rewarding career path in a company that values its employees and fosters growth.
