Accounts Assistant

BSNI is working with our client in Ballymena to recruit an Accounts Assistant, this is a maternity role that has the opportunities to move into a permanent role for the right person.

Hourly Rate: £13.50 per hour
Working Hours: To be confirmed
Location: [Insert location]

About the Role

We are looking for an organised, motivated and detail-oriented Accounts & Administration Assistant to join our team. This varied role combines customer service, general administration, logistics coordination and accounts support.

The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth running of daily business operations, maintaining accurate records, supporting the sales team and assisting with financial and logistical processes.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service & Administration

Set up and maintain customer accounts within company systems.
Create, process and issue customer invoices.
Communicate professionally with customers, suppliers and the sales team.
Maintain accurate customer and supplier records using Xero.
Manage electronic and paper filing systems.
Provide general administrative support to the wider business.
Logistics Coordination

Arrange pallet collections and deliveries across Europe.
Complete Supplementary Declarations through the Trader Support Service.
Investigate and resolve delivery-related queries.

Accounts & Finance

Process purchase invoices and supplier payments.
Reconcile bank accounts and supplier statements.
Monitor outstanding customer balances and carry out credit control activities.
Prepare monthly debtor reports.
Complete Irish VAT returns.
Support month-end accounting processes and management reporting.
Assist with cash flow monitoring and general financial administration.
Investigate and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Ensure all financial records are accurate, up to date and handled confidentially.
Essential Requirements

Previous administration experience.
Confidence communicating with customers and suppliers.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
A friendly, positive and professional attitude.
Desirable Experience

Experience using accounting software, ideally Xero.
Previous credit control or accounts experience.
Additional Duties

The successful candidate may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties to support the needs of the business.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £13.50.
A varied role with opportunities to develop accounts and administrative skills.
The opportunity to work across customer service, finance and logistics.
Interested? If you have strong organisational skills, a professional approach and experience in administration, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply.

Contact Debbie [phone removed]

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