Accounts Assistant/Accounts Administrator c23K – 24k based in Derry/Londonderry

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Accounts Assistant /Accounts Administrator c23K – 24k  based in Derry/Londonderry

This busy accounts and finance department require an experienced Accounts Administrator with experience in Purchase Ledger.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone to join a very fast-paced growing business that is currently on a huge growth trajectory

This will suit someone who thrives in a varied position that requires the ability to multi -task providing exposure into a busy accounting function, working at a fast pace.

You will report to the Finance Manager and assist the finance teams

The role

  • Prepare purchase orders and send copies to construction suppliers and to departments originating requests.
  • Determine if inventory quantities are sufficient for needs, ordering more construction materials when necessary.
  • Respond to customer and supplier inquiries about order status, changes, or cancellations.
  • Perform buying duties when necessary.
  • Contact suppliers in order to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
  • Review requisition orders in order to verify accuracy, terminology, and specifications.
  • Prepare, maintain, and review purchasing files, reports and price lists.
  • Compare prices, specifications, and delivery dates in order to determine the best bid among potential suppliers.
  • Track the status of requisitions, contracts, and orders.
  • Calculate costs of orders, and charge or forward invoices to appropriate accounts.
  • Check shipments when they arrive to ensure that orders have been filled correctly and that goods meet specifications.
  • Compare suppliers’ bills with bids and purchase orders in order to verify accuracy.
  • Approve bills for payment.
  • Locate suppliers, using sources such as catalogues and the internet, and interview them to gather information about products to be ordered.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Comfortable working independently and within a fast-paced environment
  • Experience within a transactional finance position such as accounts payable, or purchase ledger is highly desirable
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software e.g., SAGE
  • A personable individual with excellent communication skills and a great attention to detail
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Self-motivated and focused
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Experience working in a Construction/Property company desirable

Accounts Administrator c25k – 28k Derry/Londonderry

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A well-established company are currently recruiting an Accounts Administrator

This Irish Food company have a depot based in the North West.

They are looking for an experienced Accounts Administrator to look after the general day to day accounts as well as dealing with customers over the phone.

This ranges from processing invoices to dealing with customers’ orders on the phone and updating on the computerised system.

You will be working in a fast-paced office environment dealing with customers, suppliers and supporting the sales team on a daily basis. This role requires the person to have a helpful approach who can work as part of a team and be proactive.

This role would suit an all-rounder who can work between accounts administration and dealing with customers’ orders.

The Role

  • Sales invoicing & Credit Control establishing and maintaining good customer relationships
  • Telesales orders
  • Provide support to sales team
  • Accounts Payable –processing supplier invoices & payments
  • Reconciling customer and supplier accounts
  • Stock Control/Purchase Orders
  • Daily bank lodgements & cash management
  • Bank reconciliations
  • VAT & Intrastat returns
  • Assisting with month end reporting
  • Assisting with day-to-day finance activities and general ad hoc duties as they arise

Skills and Qualifications

  • Well organised, self-motivated person with the ability to work on own initiative
  • Attention to detail and ability to cope with fast paced working environment
  • Flexible and willing to work to meet deadlines
  • Good team player with excellent communication skills
  • 3 + years’ relevant experience in a similar role
  • Accounting Technician qualification desirable
  • Strong IT skills including experience with Sage Accounts 50, Microsoft Excel & other relevant office software applications