You’ll be joining a successful and well-connected team, working with a broad range of significant commercial and corporate clients while benefiting from the support, resources,and expertise of a respected organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

As an experienced Account Manager, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional client service, managing relationships with insurers, and supporting a varied portfolio of commercial and corporate clients. The position offers exposure to larger and more complex risks, making it ideal for candidates looking to further develop their expertise within a corporate environment.

Alongside exposure to interesting and complex risks, you’ll have access to genuine progression opportunities, ongoing professional development, and a competitive benefits package. Most importantly, you’ll be joining a business that values expertise, recognises success, and provides a platform to build a rewarding long-term career.

Whether you’re actively exploring the market or simply open to hearing about high- quality opportunities, we’d be delighted to have a confidential conversation and provide further insight into this exciting position.

What’s on Offer

• You will join a well-established and highly respected brokerage with a strong presence in the UK market
• A supportive and collaborative environment where expertise is valued, contributions are recognised, and success is rewarded
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of larger and more complex clients, providing an excellent platform to further enhance your technical knowledge and market expertise
• Clear and genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious business
• Ongoing investment in your professional development, with access to challenging work, experienced industry professionals, and opportunities to broaden your skills and expertise
• You will work alongside highly regarded market professionals, gaining exposure to sophisticated insurance programmes and high-profile client relationships
• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a business that is committed to investing in its people and promoting from within
• A business culture that prioritises employee engagement, development and retention, with many team members building long-term careers within the organisation
• The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that combines the stability of an established business with the energy and ambition of a growing team

To learn more, please contact Patricia O’Neill on 028 9024 9747 or email patricia.oneill@applerecruitment.com.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within an insurance brokerage environment
• Strong commercial insurance knowledge, ideally with exposure to larger or more complex client accounts
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and client-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Individuals currently operating within a corporate environment, or ambitious commercial professionals looking to take the next step in their career

Please note: This is a permanent, full-time position. Applicants must have the unrestricted and permanent right to work in the UK. Candidates holding visas must be able to demonstrate an ongoing right to work that is not subject to an expiry date or future sponsorship requirement.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Location: Lisburn
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Permanent | Full-time | Monday to Friday

We’re looking for someone who enjoys a varied workload, likes building positive relationships with clients and is comfortable getting involved in different areas of accounts and administration.

Apple Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established accountancy practice in Lisburn for an Accounts Assistant to join its growing team on a permanent basis.

You may already have experience working in an accountancy practice or accounts administration environment. Alternatively, if you have a strong finance background, are confident dealing with clients and have the ability to learn and manage a variety of accounting processes, we would be keen to hear from you.

What will make you successful in this role?

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys dealing with a wide range of clients and different ways of working.

• Is confident in building and maintaining long-term professional relationships.

• Can manage several clients, processes and deadlines at the same time.

• Is adaptable and happy to move between payroll, bookkeeping, VAT, reconciliations and accounts preparation.

• Takes ownership of their workload and follows tasks through to completion.

• Is organised, accurate and able to work to deadlines.

• Communicates well and is comfortable dealing directly with clients.

• Is willing to learn new processes, systems and ways of working.

• Takes pride in providing a reliable and professional service.

The Role

The Accounts Assistant will provide accounting and bookkeeping support to a range of
clients, ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and statutory deadlines are
met.

Working closely with colleagues and clients, you will be responsible for managing a varied workload while providing a high standard of client service.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate financial records for a portfolio of clients.

• Process accounting transactions and bookkeeping entries.

• Complete bank reconciliations.

• Assist with management accounts and year-end accounts.

• Maintain accurate client records and supporting documentation.

• Manage different client processes and requirements effectively.

Payroll

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls for clients.

• Ensure payroll information is processed accurately and within agreed timescales.

• Respond to payroll-related queries from clients.

VAT & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.

• Ensure relevant HMRC requirements and deadlines are met.

• Assist clients with requests for financial information and documentation.

Client Relationships

• Liaise directly with clients regarding accounts, payroll, VAT and financial queries.

• Build and maintain strong, positive and professional client relationships.

• Develop an understanding of individual client needs and processes.

• Act as a reliable point of contact for clients.

• Communicate clearly and professionally, keeping clients informed of progress and any issues.

• Provide wider administrative and accounting support to the team as required.

About You

Essential

• Relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (AAT, IATI, Accounting Technician or similar).

• Previous experience in accounts, bookkeeping, finance administration or a similar role.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, client portfolios and deadlines.

• Experience processing payroll.

• Experience preparing bank reconciliations.

• Experience preparing and submitting VAT returns.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Confidence dealing with clients and responding to queries.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Ideally, you will also have experience in some of the following:

• Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar accounting software.

• Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC processes.

• Further accounting qualifications or studies in progress.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers:

• £28,000 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm.

• Some flexibility around start times.

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• Ongoing training and development.

• Career progression within a growing accountancy practice.

• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients and industries.

• The opportunity to develop broad accounting and client-management experience.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and permanent right to work in the UK.

Candidates holding visas must be able to demonstrate an ongoing right to work that is not subject to an expiry date or future sponsorship requirement.

Interested?
If you’re an experienced Accounts Administrator looking to further develop your career within a professional accountancy practice, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV to Patricia at Apple Recruitment or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all
suitably qualified candidates.

Apple Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.