Accounts Officer

Position Summary

A vacancy has arisen for the post of Accounts Officer – Contracting. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the ideal candidate will have solid practical accounting experience and be confident in managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities. The selected candidate will be expected to provide the most efficient, reliable and timely service in support to the smooth running of the Finance Department.

This position offers the opportunity to grow in the role and consequently assume more responsibilities commensurate to achievements and experience gained.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• General accounting duties including the processing of purchasing invoices, inventory transactions, posting journals, petty cash transactions and other general ledger postings as required.
• Reconcile purchase orders and delivery notes with respect to quantities and prices with invoices received from suppliers.
• Other accounting duties such as reconciling supplier statements and monthly intragroup reconciliations.
• Assign expenses to appropriate cost centres including coding and checking of approved invoices.
• Liaise courteously with suppliers, external auditors and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Assist the team with the preparation of the monthly management accounts and reports as required.
• Providing any other accounting and clerical assistance to the accounting department as may deem necessary.
• Quality Assurance - Ensure high-quality standards are in the job.
• Health & Safety - Drive compliance with health and safety standards in the job, ensuring safe working practices and sustainable development considerations.
• Environment - Comply with all environmental policies, procedures, standards and legal requirements, and actively support initiatives to reduce environmental impact, waste, and resource consumption in the workplace.

Education Standard & Experience Required

• MQF Level 4 in Accounts or Finance.
• Previous experience in an Accounts department within the industry would be considered as an asset, although not a requirement.
• Knowledge of Shireburn Financial Manager is considered an asset but not a requirement.
• Experience using Microsoft Business Central would be an advantage but it is not essential.