At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations, manage ledgers, and produce financial reports in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a successful FMCG company in Belfast with a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and exposure to diverse finance responsibilities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and building relationships across teams.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced role while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: 3 years of finance experience; part-qualified or IATI trained preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28800 - 35200 £ per year.
Location: Belfast
Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 per annum
Contract: 12-month maternity cover
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful FMCG company based in Belfast to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a busy Finance Team and gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, working closely with the Finance Director, Finance Manager, Commercial and Sales teams, as well as external logistics partners and suppliers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a varied workload and are looking for a role where you can really make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the management of the sales ledger, including credit control, recording customer receipts, EDI management, monthly direct debits and issuing customer statements.
- Assist with the stock purchase ledger and order control, including processing purchase orders, recording shipping and receipt details, and tracking supplier and intercompany movements.
- Manage the non-stock purchase ledger, including processing and coding invoices, obtaining approvals, maintaining the purchase order system and assisting with monthly payment runs.
- Deal with supplier queries and liaise with internal budget holders as required.
- Collate monthly recharges for submission to relevant brand owners.
- Produce daily and month-end reports, including Daily Sales, FOC, Depletion, Stock and Debtors Reports.
- Ensure appropriate monthly reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
- Assist with invoice financing declarations and the processing of payments and drawdowns to support effective cash-flow management.
- Take a hands-on approach to supporting the wider Finance Team across all aspects of the business.
- Assist with maintaining effective accounting internal controls and ensuring continued compliance.
- Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.
- Build effective working relationships across Finance, Commercial, Sales, Logistics and external suppliers.
About You
- Experienced within an Accounts/Finance environment, with a minimum of 3 years' experience.
- Ideally part-qualified or IATI trained.
- Highly competent with excellent attention to detail.
- Ambitious, motivated and committed, with a strong work ethic.
- Confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- A quick learner who can adapt to new processes and systems.
- Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to support the wider team.
- A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small Finance Team.
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