Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a successful and established business in the Newry area as they appoint an experienced Accounts Technician to their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounts professional looking for a varied role, greater responsibility and genuine work-life balance, with both hybrid working and a reduced working week available.

Your new role
Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role within the finance function, taking responsibility for a broad range of accounting activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Purchase and sales ledger processing
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparing and posting journals
• Supporting month-end and management accounts
• Supplier payment processing and resolving account queries
• Credit control and monitoring outstanding balances
• Assisting with VAT returns and statutory reporting
• Supporting cashflow and financial reporting
• Assisting with year-end preparation and audit requirements
• Producing Excel reports and financial analysis
• Supporting the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects
• Helping identify improvements across finance processes and controls

What you'll need to succeed
You will ideally have previous experience as an Accounts Technician, Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or within a similar all-round finance position.
An ATI, IATI or AAT qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong relevant experience will also be considered.

You should have good practical accounting knowledge, strong Excel skills and experience across areas such as reconciliations, ledgers and general accounting processes. Exposure to month-end or management accounts would be particularly beneficial.

Most importantly, you will be organised, proactive and keen to take ownership within a busy finance function.

Whats in it for you
This role offers an excellent combination of career development and flexibility, including:

• Hybrid working
• Reduced working week available
• Flexible working environment
• Varied, all-round accounting exposure
• Direct support and development from the Financial Controller
• Opportunity to broaden your month-end and management accounting experience
• Established Newry-based employer
• Excellent opportunity to develop your accounting career

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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