Accounts Payable Assistant

MCS Group · Newry, Mourne and Down

Accounts Payable Assistant at MCS Group, based in Newry, Mourne and Down, paying £25,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£25,000 per annum
Location
Newry, Mourne and Down
Contract
Contract
Posted
14 hours ago
Closes
13 Dec 2026
Sector
Bookkeeper

19% below the typical rate for bookkeeper

Reference BBBH66261

About the role


Accounts Payable Assistant - Castlewellan (Temporary)
MCS Group are delighted to be partnering with a leading food production business to recruit a Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team for an initial 3-month contract.

The Company:
Our client is an established food production business specialising in the production and supply of food products. Operating within a fast-paced industry, the organisation manages complex supply chains and works with suppliers to ensure the smooth running of its production operations.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business and gain experience within a busy finance function, working alongside experienced finance professionals and gaining exposure to a recently implemented ERP system.

The Rewards:
As the successful Accounts Payable Assistant, you will receive:

  • Competitive salary, dependent on experience;
  • 30 days annual leave, including statutory holidays;
  • Free on-site parking


The Role:
Reporting directly to the relevant finance director, the Accounts Payable Assistant will be responsible for:

  • Processing purchase orders and matching invoices
  • Managing invoice approvals and ensuring invoices are processed accurately
  • Assisting with fortnightly payment runs
  • Handling transactions in both Sterling and Euros
  • Other duties as outlined in the full job description.


The Person:
The successful Accounts Payable Assistant will meet the following criteria:

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable role
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good communication skills when dealing with invoice queries
  • Previous food production experience would be beneficial but is not essential

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Caoimhe Lawlor, Specialist Recruitment Consultant on [phone removed].

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit MCS Group to view a wide selection of our current jobs.

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Reference: BBBH66261 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 13 Dec 2026 · Listed via MCS Group

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