Accounts Assistant (FTC 3 months)

Accounts Assistant (FTC 3 months) £14 per hour - £15 per hour + Company Benefits + Pension Antrim Are you studying towards your financial certifications, looking for a short-term role to gain experience and boost your…

Pay rate £14 – £15/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 9 September 2026

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Training + Company Benefits + Pension

Accounts Assistant (FTC 3 months)

£14 per hour - £15 per hour + Company Benefits + Pension

Antrim

Are you studying towards your financial certifications, looking for a short-term role to gain experience and boost your skill set, with a well-established company who offer 1 on 1 training with industry professionals?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you'll play a key role in managing purchase ledger activities while also supporting sales ledger and wider finance functions. You'll be responsible for processing invoices and payments, reconciling supplier accounts and maintaining accurate financial records, while working closely with suppliers and internal departments.

This varied role will see you handling day-to-day purchase and sales ledger duties, preparing invoices and credit notes, producing supplier reports and investigating account discrepancies. You'll also provide general administrative support across the finance function and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of daily accounting operations.

This role would suit someone studying towards their financial certifications, looking for a short-term role to gain experience and boost their skill set, with a well-established company who offer 1 on 1 training with industry professionals.

The Role:

Processing and accurately coding supplier invoices and collection dockets
Maintaining purchase ledger, GRNI ledger and related accounts
Processing customer invoices and credit notes
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Producing monthly and quarterly supplier reports
Maintaining accurate supplier and account records
Liaising with suppliers and responding to account queries
Monday to Friday (9 am - 5 pm) 35-hour weekThe Person:

Studying towards financial certifications
Looking for a short-term role to boost skill set
Background in any number-focused role
Commutable to AntrimReference: BBBH27212A

Keywords: Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Purchase Ledger, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Sales Ledger, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Invoice Processing, Finance, Accounts, Antrim, Belfast

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is intended as a guideline. The final package offered will depend on your experience, skills and qualifications.

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