Finance Assistant

Finance Assistant Portadown

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected business to recruit a Finance Assistant 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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