Job Description
Finance Administrator (Maternity Cover) Newry
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected electrical and building contractor to recruit a Finance Administrator for their finance team based in Newry. Operating across the industrial, commercial, and domestic construction sectors throughout Ireland and the UK, this organisation has built a strong reputation over several decades for delivering high-quality projects and exceptional client service.
This is an initial 9-month maternity cover contract with the potential for extension and the possibility of becoming a permanent opportunity. The successful candidate will join a busy finance team and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Match and process supplier purchase orders, delivery documentation, and invoices on Sage
- Ensure service and one-off invoices are approved in line with company procedures
- Maintain allocated purchase ledger accounts and supplier records
- Process supplier payments, including credit card and BACS transactions
- Complete credit/debit card reconciliations and bank reconciliations
- Resolve supplier queries, payment issues, and account discrepancies
- Process subcontractor payments under UK CIS and ROI RCT schemes
- Prepare and submit VAT, CIS, and RCT returns
- Assist with payroll processing for both UK and ROI employees
Who We're Looking For
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a busy Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
- Experience carrying out supplier reconciliations and resolving account queries
- Excellent communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience using Sage Purchase Ledger would be advantageous
- Comfortable managing high volumes of financial transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads effectively
What's On Offer
- 9-month maternity cover contract with potential for extension and permanent opportunities
- Early finish every Friday (2:30pm)
- 30 days annual leave
- Gym membership
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Diarmuid for a confidential discussion.
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