Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Mallon Technology; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm based in Cookstown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Assistant for a full-time role. The position offers an opportunity to manage day-to-day finance operations and support payroll activities. Candidates should hold a qualification in accounts or finance and have at least two years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Sage accounts and Excel is essential. Flexible working arrangements can be considered, and adherence to confidentiality is critical.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in invoicing and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with finance/payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support finance operations including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Confidence working with numbers

Education

Qualification in Accounts/Finance or related field

Tools

Sage accounts/payroll

Excel

Job description

Overview

Cookstown, Northern Ireland, UK Permanent £ 13.6 - 14.5 p/h Fluent English

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join our Cookstown office team, reporting to the Finance & Administration Team Leader. You will support day-to-day finance operations, assist with payroll, and handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality. This role is key to keeping the business compliant, financially secure, and on top of its financial commitments.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day finance operations, including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll processing and related activities.
• Handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.

Working arrangements

This is a full-time, permanent position and includes a six-month probationary period. Although part-time or flexible working arrangements will also be considered. 37.5 hours per week with standard hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30–17:00; Friday 08:30–14:30. Flexible or part-time patterns available, including school-hours-friendly options.

Location

This is an on-site role based at our Cookstown office (Northern Ireland).

Requirements

• Qualification in Accounts/Finance (or a related field) or two years of experience in a similar role
• Experience using Sage accounts/payroll
• Experience in an accounts/finance/admin role, with exposure to invoicing, reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, traceable approach to record-keeping; Confidence working with numbers, deadlines, and confidential data
• Strong IT skills, including Excel and familiarity with finance/payroll systems

Desirable

• Experience working to strict processes (audit trails, internal controls, compliance procedures)
• Experience supporting month-end tasks (reconciliations, reporting support) Experience with ISO standards

Eligibility

Applicants must have current and valid permission to live and work in Northern Ireland/the UK at the time of application.

Due to the urgency of this role, the successful candidate must be available to start within 60 days of offer.

Mallon Technology is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted via our Recruitment Portal which you will be redirected to when clicking apply!

Please complete the form and submit any required details/documents as requested. All personal data provided will be processed in line with Mallon Technologys Data Protection Policy and used solely for the purpose of this recruitment process.