Location: Belfast, Dargan Area Type: Full-Time | 6-Month Maternity Cover (Potential for Permanent Role) Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week | Flexible start time (up to 9:30am). Flexibility available depending on candidate experience and needs. Start Date: ASAP Salary: £27,000 – £34,000 depending on experience plus a completion bonus

About the Role

On behalf of our client, Apple Recruitment is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join a finance team of three. This role will support the Senior Management Team through the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions and will play a key role in maintaining strong financial control across the business.

This is a maternity cover position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Job Purpose

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for the accurate processing of purchase and sales ledger transactions, issuing purchase orders, processing monthly payroll, completing bank reconciliations, maintaining financial records, supporting reporting activities, and leading credit control. The role will also support a new accounting system implementation.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain accurate computerised purchase and sales ledgers

· Handle customer payment queries via telephone and email

· Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers

· Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations and ensure accurate allocation to customer and supplier accounts

· Lead an efficient and effective credit control function

· Support operations with stock management activities

· Assist in the preparation of monthly management and financial reports

· Carry out general administrative duties to support Senior Management, Sales, and wider business operations

· Ensure work is completed in line with continuous improvement objectives

· Provide flexible cover for team members during training and testing of a new accounting system

· Assist with data cleansing of supplier, customer, and financial records as part of system implementation

· Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management

Essential Criteria

· Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English

· At least 1 year’s experience working in a fast-paced finance team

· Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative role

· Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word

· Experience using Management Information Systems (MIS) or ERP systems

· Strong numerical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines

Desirable Criteria

· Accounting Technician or similar accounting qualification (or currently studying)

· Experience of end-to-end payroll processing

· Experience using Opera accounting software or Accura MIS

Key Skills & Competencies

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Strong communication and relationship-building skills

· Excellent organisational and time-management abilities

· Flexible, cooperative, and team-oriented approach

Right to Work in the UK

Please note, this employer cannot offer sponsorship. Only applicants with a permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

What’s On Offer

· Competitive salary of £27,000 – £34,000 depending on experience

· Flexible working hours

· Free on-site parking

· Supportive team environment

· Opportunity for a permanent role

Interested?

To apply, please submit your CV to Patricia via the Apply button. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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