Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

Location: Greater Belfast Area
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pro rata (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 30 hours per week). Applicants seeking 3 or 4 days per week will be considered.
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (3 Months) with Potential to Become Permanent

About the Opportunity
Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our valued client for a Bookkeeper to join their finance team due to an increase in workload.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper or Accounts Assistant seeking a flexible role within a supportive and established business. The position is initially offered on a 3-month fixed-term basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Our client is open to considering both full-time and part-time applicants, making this an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a role across 3 or 4 days per week.

The Role
Working as part of a small finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The role will predominantly focus on processing purchase invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting day-to-day bookkeeping activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledger records.
• Assist with customer and supplier account reconciliations.
• Support bank reconciliations and allocation of payments.
• Assist with credit control activities when required.
• Respond to payment-related customer enquiries via telephone and email.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with cleansing and updating supplier and customer records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance function.
• Support the wider business with ad hoc administration duties as required.

About You
Essential Criteria

• Previous bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts assistant or finance administration experience.
• Strong experience processing purchase invoices and purchase orders.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong numerical and data-entry skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria

• Accounting Technician qualification or currently studying towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience using Sage, ERP systems or other accounting software.
• Experience within a busy commercial environment.
• Experience of bank reconciliations and credit control.

Why Apply?

• Flexible working hours available.
• Full-time or part-time hours considered.
• Opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team.
• Varied bookkeeping role with immediate start available.
• Potential for the position to become permanent.
• Convenient Greater Belfast location.

Interested?
To apply, please submit your CV to Patricia O'Neill at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Please note: Applicants must have the unrestricted and permanent right to work in the UK.
Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.