We are recruiting an Assistant Accountant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential extension. This finance and accounts role includes responsibility for purchase ledger, accounts payable, invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and finance administration.
Responsibilities:
- Processing Supplier Invoices / Resolve Supplier Queries / Prepare Supplier Payments
- Maintain Accounting System
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Stock reconciliations, valuations and usage analysis
- Posting and subsequent balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provide backup & support to finance team members.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
- Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
- Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities
Reward
At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, youll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include Healthcare, Employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club
Requirements
Essential
- A degree in a relevent financial field, or working wtowards AAT qualification.
- Experience in a similar assistant accountants role; purchase ledger, invoice processing or reconcilliations.
- Able to work FT 5 days per week
- Familiarity with accounting software or advanced Excel skills
- Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, or reconciliations
- Proven strong numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
- Possesses analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing a career in finance or accounting
About The Cooneen Group
Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe, with a growing focus on technical and protective clothing solutions. The group operates globally, delivering innovative design, high-performance products, and robust supply chain solutions tailored to specialist customer requirements.
As communication will be via email, please check your spam/junk folder
The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.?
Skills:
finance administration accountancy
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Responsibilities:
- Processing Supplier Invoices / Resolve Supplier Queries / Prepare Supplier Payments
- Maintain Accounting System
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Stock reconciliations, valuations and usage analysis
- Posting and subsequent balance sheet reconciliations.
- Provide backup & support to finance team members.
- Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
- Observe all Company Rules, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Policies particularly in relation to Health and Safety, Harassment, Disciplinary and ICT Security.
- Maximize efficiency by supporting Cooneen Lean continuous improvement activities
Reward
At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the wellbeing of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, youll receive a generous 35 days annual leave, private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a subsidized canteen, where complimentary fresh fruit?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include Healthcare, Employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club
Requirements
Essential
- A degree in a relevent financial field, or working wtowards AAT qualification.
- Experience in a similar assistant accountants role; purchase ledger, invoice processing or reconcilliations.
- Able to work FT 5 days per week
- Familiarity with accounting software or advanced Excel skills
- Exposure to financial reporting, budgeting, or reconciliations
- Proven strong numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
- Possesses analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Interest in pursuing a career in finance or accounting
About The Cooneen Group
Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe, with a growing focus on technical and protective clothing solutions. The group operates globally, delivering innovative design, high-performance products, and robust supply chain solutions tailored to specialist customer requirements.
As communication will be via email, please check your spam/junk folder
The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.?
Skills:finance administration accountancy
WHJS1_NI
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