Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | Office based | Newtownards

Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a client within the FMCG sector in Newtownards and are actively recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join their small team within finance.

This is a permanent opportunity, office based. The hours of work are 8am to 5pm and an early finish on Friday.

The Role:

Working as part of a small team within accounts and reporting to the General Manager and Company Accountant, the post holder will be responsible for the accounts to Trial Balance stage.

Duties will involve:

Management of daily banking

Online banking, checking, posting and reconciling

Management of the ledger at month-end

VAT Returns and assisting with making tax digital

Month-end reconciliations

Listing and maintenance of Pricelist

Updating information on company website

Invoicing

General office administration including covering leave of sales administrator

The Person

Thorough working knowledge and understanding of the accounting function

Strong administrative and organisational skills and a responsible attitude

Strong IT skills with advanced working knowledge of MS Office

Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with staff and suppliers at all levels

Experience using Sage 200 or similar

If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for a new permanent opportunity in a small, stable team environment, please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on and email an up to date cv to