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