Bookkeeper | 12 - 18 month contract | Flexible hours
Reed Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be working with a business in the outskirts of Belfast who are actively recruiting for a Bookkeeper to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a 12 - 18 month contract which may offer the opportunity for permanent work.
This is a 12 - 18 month contract, office based and candidates will be considered on a part time or full time basis.
Reporting to the Directors, the Bookkeeper will be solely responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities working with Sage 50 software.
- The role is focused within the remit of bookkeeping up to trial balance stage of accounts.
- Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions.
- Daily financial operations, including posting of supplier invoices, reconciliation of supplier accounts, accounts payable management, creation of customer invoices, accounts receivable management, etc.
- Maintain monthly sales records.
- Perform monthly bank/credit-card reconciliations.
- Monthly VAT returns and analysis.
- Prepare monthly aged creditors reports and manage and process monthly supplier payment run accordingly.
- Prepare monthly aged debtors reports and provide credit control where required.
- Preparation of lodgements.
- Process monthly payroll payments.
- Provide assistance with maintaining staff HR records and contracts of employment.
The Person
- Accounting/Bookkeeping: 3 years' experience minimum.
- GCSE C or above: Maths and English.
- Knowledge of financial management principles and practices.
- Competent knowledge and proficient user of Sage 50 accounts package.
- IT awareness, competent knowledge and user of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Teams.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
- Excellent communication (verbal, written and digital) and interpersonal skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Bookkeeper who can work in a stand-alone role and take ownership of the accounting function. The hours of work are flexible between 9am and 6pm.
Please get in touch with Lizzy Lyons on and email an up to date cv to