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Accounting Technician

Excel Recruitment is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Technician to join our clients finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take ownership of key accounting functions while supporting the Financial Controller across a broad range of financial and management reporting activities. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role and possess strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue customer invoices and credit notes.
• Manage credit control activities, including the collection of overdue accounts.
• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts.
• Prepare customer statements, aged debtors reports, and related documentation.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate matching of purchase orders and delivery dockets.
• Complete monthly creditor reconciliations.
• Prepare and post supplier payment runs.
• Perform bank reconciliations and post daily bank transactions.
• Monitor cashflow and maintain accurate financial records.
• Process payroll and maintain payroll records.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in a timely manner.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports.
• Assist with stocktakes as required.
• Liaise with warehouse and purchasing teams regarding supplier invoice price or quantity discrepancies.
• Support the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance activities, reporting, and analysis.
• Contribute to continuous improvements within the finance function.

Requirements

• Accounting Technician qualification or equivalent accounting/finance qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, payroll, and VAT returns.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems would be an advantage.

If you would like to apply for this Accounting Technician position, please upload an up-to-date CV using the link below. If you have any questions, you can contact Laurence on 01-8717605. For similar live positions, please see the Excel Recruitment website.

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