MPA Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing construction business based in the Armagh area.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous accounts experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a busy and fast-paced working environment.

Working closely with the Accounts Manager, the successful candidate will provide support across the wider finance function, gaining valuable exposure to a variety of accounting duties and the opportunity to develop their career as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing purchase and sales invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Posting receipts and payments onto the accounting system.
• Maintaining supplier and customer accounts.
• Carrying out bank reconciliations.
• Maintaining Irish RCT records.
• Ensuring financial transactions are accurately coded and accounting records are kept up to date.
• Supporting the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Completing general administrative duties within the finance department.
• Providing day-to-day support to the Accounts Manager and assisting with ad-hoc tasks as required.

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance-related role.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A high level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using Sage 50.
• Previous experience completing bank reconciliations.
• Experience managing supplier and customer accounts.
• Knowledge of CIS and/or RCT.
• Previous experience working within the construction or a similar industry.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.
• A varied role offering exposure across the finance function.
• Excellent opportunities to develop and enhance your accounting skills.
• Potential for long-term career progression as the business grows.
• Early finish every Friday at 2:30pm
• Gym membership
• One hour lunch break

Interested in this opportunity?

If you have previous accounts experience and are looking for your next career move, MPA Recruitment would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more!