Bookkeeper

Northern Ireland Water Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local water utility company in Belfast is seeking a Temporary Bookkeeper for a short-term contract, offering a salary of up to £30,000. The successful candidate will join a fast-paced Finance team and will be responsible for processing sales and purchase ledgers, payroll, bank reconciliations, and more. Strong attention to detail and excellent MS Office skills are essential, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in finance required. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Generous retention bonus

Flexible start and finish times

Part time and full time options available

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a dynamic finance team.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Finance.
• Excellent MS Office skills including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely processing of Sales and Purchase Ledger.
• Issuing Purchase Orders.
• Processing Monthly Payroll.
• Updating Monthly Reports.
• Undertaking Bank Reconciliations.
• Credit Control.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork and Cooperation

Education

5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

MS Office

Management Information Systems

ERP systems

Opera accounts system

Accura MIS

Job description

Bookkeeper - Short Term Contract

Immediate/Urgent Need

Dargan Area, Belfast

Fixed Term Contract - Salary up to £30k

MCS Group are recruiting for a Bookkeeper to join a busy/fast paced Finance team in Belfast to cover a short term absence.

The Rewards:

• £26,000 - £30,000 base salary plus a generous retention bonus
• Flexible start/finish times
• Client open to candidates seeking part time & full time hours - minimum 4 days per week

The Role:

As the successful Temporary Bookkeeper you will report directly to the Finance Manager & will be responsible for the following duties:

• Accurate and timely processing of Sales and Purchase Ledger,
• Issuing Purchase Orders,
• Processing Monthly Payroll,
• Updating Monthly Reports,
• Undertaking Bank Reconciliations
• Credit Control

The Person:

The successful Temporary Bookkeeper will meet the following criteria:

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent at pass level including Maths and English At least 1 years' experience working in a fast pace dynamic finance team
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Finance
• Excellent MS Office skills including Excel and Experience using Management Information and ERP systems, with an interest in learning new technologies
• Strong numerical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage own workload
• Experience of working towards deadlines and multi-tasking.

Desirable Criteria

• Accounting Technician qualification/ Accounting qualification held or studying
• Experience of end-to-end payroll processing
• Experience working with Opera accounts system or Accura MIS

Skills:

A Bookkeeper is expected to bring with them the following skills and a willingness to develop them further:

• High Attention to Detail - Maintaining accurate records within the Finance Team
• Communication Skills - Building relationships is fundamental to delivering our services.
• Organisational Skills - The ability to manage your own workload and to work to team and project deadlines.
• Teamwork and Cooperation - The ability to be flexible, cooperative, and willing to work extra hours as required to meet customer requirements.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Clare Simpson at MCS Group 028 969935499

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