Accounts Technician

Job Description

A leading public sector employer based in Lisburn are recruiting a Accounts Assistant to join their team on an initial temporary contract for 6 months, with potential for extension. If this sounds like it might be of interest to you, please apply for more information.

Salary/ Benefits

In order to attract the very best talent on the market a generous remuneration package is on offer based on experience plus a range of benefits including:

  • £32,000
  • Initial 6 month contract with view to extension
  • Comfortable working environment
  • Hybrid work from home/office model ongoing

Client

A large and well-known Public Sector organisation is currently recruiting a Accounts Assistant to join their team for an initial 6 month contract with likely extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an employer with an excellent reputation in the local market and who provide an essential service to the local community.

The Ideal Person

Have a minimum of two years' experience working in a Finance environment to include:

  1. Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
  2. Working with a computerised accounts package.
  3. Using advanced excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes.

Or

Possess a minimum of 5 GCSEs at 'A', 'B', or 'C' grades or equivalent (including English Language and Mathematics).

And

Have a minimum of three years' experience working in a Finance environment to include:

  1. Preparing and Processing journals and reconciliations
  2. Working with a computerised accounts package.
  3. Using advanced excel skills to capture and analyse data for information and reporting purposes.

Desirable:

  1. Fully qualified Accounting Technician, with membership of a recognised body (i.e. AAT / ATI)
  2. Experience of working in the public sector

Responsibilities

Assist with the day to day functions within the Finance Directorate.

  • To prepare and upload journals onto the finance system.
  • To assist the management and financial accountants with timely and accurate production of financial reports and financial information and reconciliations, through the provision of high quality administrative and technical support.
  • To assist as required in the preparation of internal and statutory returns to ensure compliance with legislation, financial instructions, scheme of delegation, policies, procedures and best practice.
  • To assist with end of month and end of year accounts procedures to support the preparation of the financial and management accounts.
  • To prepare operational reports and assist with the preparation of strategic reports that provide information to support decision-making.
  • To maintain financial records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • To provide ad-hoc financial management information as required including; extraction and calculation of figures and the creation of documents using software packages such as MS Excel or Access, etc.
  • To assist with non-current asset reconciliations, including matching of payments and liaising with relevant stakeholders for outstanding documentation.

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 Jamie Gault in the strictest confidence.

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