Job Title : Accounts & Office Assistant
Location: CookstownFull-time or Part-time, PermanentHybrid working (up to 12 days per week)Flexible working patterns available, including school-hours-friendly options
Overview of the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Office Assistant to join our office team. You will report to the Finance & Administration Team Leader and support a range of accounting and administrative functions.
This is a varied role suited to someone with a strong interest in finance and office administration who can work accurately, manage their workload effectively, and take initiative when supporting both financial processes and general office operations. This is a permanent position, with a six-month probationary period.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week (full-time equivalent)
- Monday to Thursday: 08:30 17:00
- Friday: 08:30 14:30
Flexible and part-time arrangements are available, including school-hours-friendly schedules.
Hybrid working is available, with the option to work from home 12 days per week, subject to agreement.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day accounting processes including invoicing, VAT processing, reconciliations, and double-entry bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial and administrative records
- Assist with monthly reporting and data preparation using Excel and accounting systems
- Communicate with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders in a professional manner
- Ensure financial data is processed accurately and in line with deadlines
- Support general office administration tasks as required
Skills and Attributes
- Strong understanding of core accounting processes (invoicing, VAT, reconciliations, bookkeeping principles)
- High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
- Confident communicator, able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (basic formulas and data handling)
- Comfortable working with financial data, deadlines, and confidential information
- Organised, structured, and able to manage multiple priorities
Requirements
- Qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline or at least 2 years experience in a similar role
- Experience using Sage 50 Accounts or similar accounting software
- Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or office administration role
- Strong understanding of invoicing, reconciliations, and double-entry bookkeeping
- Good numerical skills and a methodical approach to record-keeping
Desirable
- Experience working in a small or medium-sized business environment
- Exposure to reporting and financial analysis
- Experience supporting wider office administration functions
Skills:Invoicing Motivating Reconciliations Bookkeeping principles
Benefits:Work From Home Hybrid Working Flexible Working
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