Accounts Assistant

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Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller Portadown

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller for their high-performing finance team. With a strong reputation for delivering excellence across multiple entities, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

This role offers a varied and fast-paced workload within a dynamic finance function, where you will play a key role in managing accounts receivable, supporting month-end processes, and assisting with wider finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of debt collection, ensuring customer balances are collected within agreed payment terms
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries and payment issues
  • Prepare reports for monthly aged debt review meetings
  • Set up and maintain customer account records, including VAT validation checks and payment terms
  • Process cash allocations accurately and maintain remittance records
  • Create and post cashbook and sales journal entries
  • Complete weekly/monthly sales routines and process sales credit notes
  • Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting across multiple entities
  • Complete weekly bank reconciliations across sterling and foreign currency accounts
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities including journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Assist with VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations

Who Were Looking For

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, or Finance role
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience working within a busy finance team environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Experience with EFACS or similar ERP systems is desirable, but not essential
  • Strong communication skills with a proactive and problem-solving approach
  • Motivated with a desire to develop and progress within finance

Whats On Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation
  • 31 days annual leave
  • Flexible working policy
  • Life assurance and occupational health support
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Clear career progression pathways and professional membership support
  • Modern office facilities with on-site parking
  • Regular team and social events

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.


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Company: Artemis Human Capital
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Location: Craigavon
Job Description:

Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller Portadown

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected business to recruit an Accounts Assistant / Credit Controller for their high-performing finance team. With a strong reputation for delivering excellence across multiple entities, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward-thinking organisation.

This role offers a varied and fast-paced workload within a dynamic finance function, where you will play a key role in managing accounts receivable, supporting month-end processes, and assisting with wider finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of debt collection, ensuring customer balances are collected within agreed payment terms
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries and payment issues
  • Prepare reports for monthly aged debt review meetings
  • Set up and maintain customer account records, including VAT validation checks and payment terms
  • Process cash allocations accurately and maintain remittance records
  • Create and post cashbook and sales journal entries
  • Complete weekly/monthly sales routines and process sales credit notes
  • Assist with management accounts preparation and reporting across multiple entities
  • Complete weekly bank reconciliations across sterling and foreign currency accounts
  • Support month-end and year-end close activities including journals, accruals, and prepayments
  • Assist with VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations

Who Were Looking For

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Credit Control, or Finance role
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience working within a busy finance team environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Experience with EFACS or similar ERP systems is desirable, but not essential
  • Strong communication skills with a proactive and problem-solving approach
  • Motivated with a desire to develop and progress within finance

Whats On Offer

  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation
  • 31 days annual leave
  • Flexible working policy
  • Life assurance and occupational health support
  • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Clear career progression pathways and professional membership support
  • Modern office facilities with on-site parking
  • Regular team and social events

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026