Accounts Assistant- 12 Month Contract

Description

Accounts Assistant – 12 Month Contract

Location: Belfast

Salary: £31,000 – £33,000 per annum

Contract: 12-month maternity cover

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home

Start Date: ASAP

The Opportunity

Nominate Recruitment is delighted to be working with a successful FMCG company based in Belfast to recruit an experienced Accounts Assistant on a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a busy Finance Team and gain exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities, working closely with the Finance Director, Finance Manager, Commercial and Sales teams, as well as external logistics partners and suppliers.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy a varied workload and are looking for a role where you can really make an impact, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

* Support the management of the sales ledger, including credit control, recording customer receipts, EDI management, monthly direct debits and issuing customer statements.

* Assist with the stock purchase ledger and order control, including processing purchase orders, recording shipping and receipt details, and tracking supplier and intercompany movements.

* Manage the non-stock purchase ledger, including processing and coding invoices, obtaining approvals, maintaining the purchase order system and assisting with monthly payment runs.

* Deal with supplier queries and liaise with internal budget holders as required.

* Collate monthly recharges for submission to relevant brand owners.

* Produce daily and month-end reports, including Daily Sales, FOC, Depletion, Stock and Debtors Reports.

* Ensure appropriate monthly reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

* Assist with invoice financing declarations and the processing of payments and drawdowns to support effective cash-flow management.

* Take a hands-on approach to supporting the wider Finance Team across all aspects of the business.

* Assist with maintaining effective accounting internal controls and ensuring continued compliance.

* Work closely with the Finance Director and Finance Manager in the preparation of financial reports, including monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts.

* Build effective working relationships across Finance, Commercial, Sales, Logistics and external suppliers.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

* Experienced within an Accounts/Finance environment, with a minimum of 3 years' experience

* Ideally part-qualified or IATI trained.

* Highly competent with excellent attention to detail.

* Ambitious, motivated and committed, with a strong work ethic.

* Confident working in a busy, fast-paced environment.

* A quick learner who can adapt to new processes and systems.

* Energetic and enthusiastic, with a willingness to support the wider team. xjnqpsq

* A strong communicator who can build positive relationships with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

* Comfortable working independently while also contributing effectively as part of a small Finance Team

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