We are hiring for our client, a highly reputable organisation based in Ballymena, who are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join their finance function on a full-time, permanent basis. This role would suit someone with solid transactional finance experience who enjoys working in a busy, supportive environment and is keen to take ownership of their workload.
Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:
Excellent salary – £30,000-£32,000Well-established and respected employerLong-term, permanent opportunity with growth potential
Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing:
As Finance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day and long-term financial operations. Your main duties will include:
- Managing client, office, and deposit bank accounts, including close monitoring and supervision
- Reconciliation of bank statements across multiple accounts on a regular basis
- End-to-end handling of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Processing BACs payments, cheques, bank lodgements and direct customer payments (via phone and electronically)
- Recording and maintaining financial data – ensuring finance records are up to date and accurately reflected on internal systems
- Checking, posting, and coding of bills and invoices, ensuring they align with internal procedures
- Supporting the preparation of cashflow forecasts, KPIs, and financial reports (daily, monthly and at year-end)
- Assisting with year-end accounts and audit preparation to ensure compliance and accuracy
The Person:
The ideal candidate for this Finance Assistant job will have:
- Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts assistant role (essential)
- Strong IT skills, including MS Excel and finance software (Sage, QuickBooks or similar)
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- A positive, can-do attitude and ability to work under pressure
- AAT qualification or working towards (desirable but not essential)
The Reward:
- Competitive salary: £30,000-£32,000
- Permanent, full-time position
- Based in Ballymena with onsite parking
- Supportive team environment with career development opportunities
- 37.5 hour working week, Monday-Friday
Next Steps
For further information, and to apply for this Finance Assistant job, please contact Hollie Wilson-O’Neill. Visit our website for a full list of Finance and Business Support roles.
Skills:
accountancy bookkeeping finance assistant finance administration administration finance
