Job description
VANRATH are delighted to be partnered with a growing business in Ballymena, who are offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator to become part of their team.
What you'll do:
Manage Accounts Receivable: Process customer invoices, apply cash receipts, reconcile accounts, and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances, including preparing aging reports and handling customer queries.
Maintain Financial Records: Accurately record and organise all invoices, receipts, and correspondence, supporting month-end close with detailed AR reports and schedules.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with customers regarding billing issues, provide account statements, and collaborate with internal teams (e.g. sales, customer service) to resolve account-related discrepancies.
Support Financial Operations: Assist with weekly and monthly payroll, bank and credit card reconciliations, and provide backup support for purchase ledger tasks.
Audit & Compliance: Assist in internal and external audits by supplying requested documentation and ensure all processes follow accounting best practices and internal controls.
About you
You have solid experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit control, and ideally have dealt with credit insurance and external stakeholders such as banks or insurers.
You're confident with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, QuickBooks, Syteline, Infor) and have advanced Excel skills to match - VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, the works.
You bring a strong understanding of core accounting principles, and you're naturally accurate, analytical, and detail-focused in your approach.
You're an effective communicator with excellent negotiation skills and a customer-focused, professional attitude when working with internal and external teams.
You're highly organised, able to juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and take ownership of your work - whether collaborating as part of a team or working independently.
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 Kevin Roberts in the strictest confidence. IND01
