Assistant Accountant

Salary: £26,000 – £37,440 per year

Company Description

Part of the Culina Group, Morgan McLernon has the largest operation in Northern and Southern Ireland serving around 120 clients, specialising in ambient, chilled, and frozen storage and logistics services.

Job Description

As the successful Assistant Accountant joining the Morgan McLernon team, you will be responsible for the preparation of monthly accounts and weekly KPI reports working to a detailed timetable.

Key Accountabilities

• Statistical data capture and KPI analysis
• Use of systems for analysis/investigative work
• Assist in the preparation of weekly profit and loss statements
• Assist in preparation of monthly accounts
• Bank reconciliations
• Insurance Claims Monies owed
• As part of a team, to be responsible for processing supplier invoices
• Provide accounting assistance to all departments in the organisation
• Reconciliation of weekly invoices received to a tight deadline
• Dealing with any subsequent customer queries
• Ad hoc duties as required

Qualifications

• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Ideally have experience on Accounts and Accounting software packages
• Be confident dealing with people on the telephone
• Proficient in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Flexible and methodical approach to work/training/working hours
• Conscientious and reliable
• Flexible attitude
• Strong communication skills in order to deliver accurate information
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively prioritise workload in order to meet set deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team or individually
• Ability to work effectively and communicate to the correct level
• Have knowledge of logistics operations
• Be professional, approachable and helpful to ensure smooth running of the general operation
• Be proactive and able to make decisions

Additional Information

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a personable and growing business with plenty of opportunities and a great team.

If you meet the criteria above and are interested in and use to working in a fast paced organisation then click and #joinourwinningteam!