Accounts Administrator ( Payroll)

Job Description


Accounts Administrator
I am delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Administrator witha a payroll element for a well-known, family run engineering business. Established in 1955, my client is a trailblazer in their industry and continually strives to create and implement sustainable mechanical and electric engineering services.

The Benefits
My client has a generous renumeration package on offer to attract the best talent, in a very competitive market.

  • Dress down Friday
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Well-being days
  • On-site parking


Initially the role will be in office. However, my client is undergoing a digital transformation process which will be completed in the next 18-24 months, which will eventually allow for a hybrid work element.

The Role
The role will encompass all aspects of the finance function and will be best suited to a multi-faceted finance professional. There is an element of payroll within this role, which is carried out on a weekly basis for a total of 60 employees. The finance team is made up of 6 team members total and this will allow for career progression as you can learn all aspects of a busy finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Processing of weekly payroll of 60 people
  • Preparation and processing of Sub-contractors orders, applications, certificates and payments.
  • Maintenance of supplier records.
  • Prepare Sub-contractor returns and HMRC returns (including CIS returns).
  • Preparation and processing of purchase ledger supplier invoices and payments.
  • Preparation and processing of sales invoices for good manufactured.
  • Team work with other Finance staff to assist in all tasks to ensure monthly timetable and deadlines are met
  • Other ad hoc finance department duties as required


The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar accounts-based role and be willing to learn new aspects of a busy finance function. It is not essential to previously have carried out payroll processing, as this can taught in-house. It is, however, vital that the successful candidate has a good understanding of the AP and AR functions and have strong Excel skills to produce pivot tables and V-lookups.

Qualifications
HNC/HND Accounts

Experience/skills

  • A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role
  • Good skills in MS packages - particularly Excel
  • Must be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate at any level within the business and the desire to work accurately and efficiently as part of a team
  • Knowledge of Construction accounting system
  • Knowledge of NAV - an advantage
  • Strong numeric aptitude


A Fantastic opportunity to enter a well-known, family run business. My client has a friendly working environment and can offer career progression and training on the job. A great role for any driven finances professional to further enhance their skill-set in an already established finance department.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Accounting and Finance job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Hannah MacLaren in the strictest confidence.