Accounts Assistant

March 12, 2024

Job Description

Job title: Accounts Assistant

Company: BeyondHR

Job description: Accounts Assistant

Permanent | Full-time | £25,000 – £28,000 pa, depending on experience

Hours of work – Monday – Friday 37.5hours

Week 1 8.30am-5.30pm

Week 2 9am – 5pm

Moore’s Animal Feeds Ltd is a well-established company in the animal feed industry, situated in the picturesque countryside close to Slemish. We have a strong reputation for providing quality products to a large customer base across NI.

Summary of role:

As an Accounts Assistant / you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Moores Animal Feeds reserve the right to enhance the shortlisting criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

Moores Animal Feeds are an equal opportunity employer

About the role

Review and verify invoices for accuracy, service completed, and get internal approval.

Enter invoices into the accounting system with attention to detail and code to the correct nominal.

Match invoices with purchase orders/purchase contracts and receipts to ensure accuracy.

Prepare BACS & cheque payments to vendors, ensuring adherence to payment terms and deadlines.

Reconcile vendor statements and resolve any discrepancies.

Communicate and collaborate effectively with vendors to address payment-related inquiries.

Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and account reconciliations.

Identify and contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of accounts payable processes.

Monitor, book & ensure compliance of fleet vehicles with relevant road safety regulations.

Provide support to the business to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities.

Monitor levels of fuel and office consumable supplies and liaise with suppliers to organise timely delivery.

Provide support for the wider finance/admin team as required.

About the company

BeyondHR is a progressive, independently owned HR consultancy firm that helps organisations recruit, manage and safeguard their staff. The Health & Safety and HR consultancy company works for a range of SMEs and larger corporates across Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. Its HR consultancy team boasts some of the most experienced HR consultants in the outsourced HR industry.

Required Criteria

  • 2+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable.
  • Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable principles, processes, and best practices.
  • Proficient with MS Excel and Accounting software packages.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desired Criteria

  • Book-keeping & Payroll experience would be an advantage.

Skills you’ll need

  • Accounts Payable
  • Communication
  • Verbal and Written Skills

Expected salary: £28000 per year

Location: Broughshane, Co Antrim

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