Accounts Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a successful manufacturing business. This hands‑on role will focus on Accounts Payable and Payroll, so experience in both areas is essential. You will work closely with a supportive and knowledgeable finance team, gaining exposure to a variety of accounting processes and contributing to the smooth running of the department.

• Process fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, variable pay, and payroll journals
• Prepare payroll and holiday accruals, and manage statutory deductions
• Reconcile supplier statements, company credit cards, and staff expenses
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payment runs, ensuring approvals and posting to the ERP system
• Upload purchase and payment documents to the document management system
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Provide financial transaction reporting and support the Finance team with ad hoc tasks

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
• Experience processing payroll
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience using ERP and payroll systems
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet strict deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Accounting qualification or part‑qualified status (e.g. IATI)
• Experience using Dynamics NAV / Dynamics 365
• Experience with Sage Payroll

• Flexitime
• Early finish Fridays
• Free refreshments
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Generous paid holiday entitlement
• Free on‑site parking

If you have the required experience and are looking for a supportive, hands‑on finance role, we would love to hear from you. Apply here or contact Sophie Keogh at Cpl NI for more information.