Accounts Technician

Accounts Technician
Newry
Hours: 36 hours per week, over 4 days (Friday off)
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum for 4 days
Contract Type: Temporary (18 months)

Your new role

Are you looking for a career-enhancing opportunity in finance as an accounts technician? Whether you’re studying for your IATI exams, part-qualified, or a skilled Accounts Technician ready for your next challenge, Signatus are presenting this role on behalf of our client who offer a fantastic chance to gain valuable experience in a fast paced, collaborative office-based environment.

Our client, a thriving international business based in Newry, is searching for an experienced finance professional to join their team. This role is perfect for someone with strong Excel (and ideally ERP system expertise).

The Role
As an Accounts Technician, you’ll provide essential support to the finance team, ensuring accurate financial records and analysis, preparing reports, and contributing to key projects such as the ERP system roll out.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to monitor trends and variances.
• Assist in preparing management accounts and support internal and external audits.
• Play a key role in the implementation of the company’s new ERP system.
• Prepare statutory reports, including VAT returns, EC Sales, and Intrastat submissions.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide support for ad-hoc projects and initiatives as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Working towards IATI exams, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.
• Ideally at least two years of experience in a similar role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your career while benefiting from an excellent package, including:

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum.
• Working Hours: 36 hours across four days (Friday off) Potential option for shorter hours over 5 days if preferred..
• Pension: Auto-enrolment scheme.
• Life Assurance: Coverage of three times your annual salary.
• Bupa Cash Plan: Discounts on dental, optical, private scans, and more.
• Employee Discount: Exclusive benefits for staff across product range.
• Free Onsite Parking: Convenient and cost-saving.

Hybrid or on site?
This position is fully office-based, providing a collaborative and hands-on work environment.

Apply Today

Our client is looking for someone who can make an immediate impact and help drive the finance function forward. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—apply now by forwarding a word formatted CV to our Principal consultant Fionntán Gamble who will be in touch to discuss with you. If this roles working pattern is not right for you but you are still open to considering similar roles in this location, please feel free to get in touch to hear about some of our other opportunities with different salary ranges too.