Accounts Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | County Wicklow, Northern Ireland, A63 |
| Company: | Agricultural Recruitment Specialists |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59151229 |
Summary
Accounts Assistant
Accounts Assistant – 6 month fix-term contract - £40,000 + Benefits
The Job:
An established manufacturing and distribution organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support its high volume operational finance function. This is a fast paced role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage significant transactional workloads. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure the smooth running of daily financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high volume customer invoices and monthly account statements
- Maintain the debtor ledger, carry out credit control activities, and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
- Process stock dispatches within the ERP system, including batch and lot tracking
- Review delivery and landed cost data, resolving discrepancies where required
- Manage multi-currency transactions (GBP, EUR, USD)
- Complete bank and card reconciliations and assist with finance reporting
- Monitor debtor insurance limits and support compliance processes (VIES, Intrastat, triangulation knowledge advantageous)The Candidate:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administration position covering AP, AR, and general ledger processes
- Previous experience within manufacturing or distribution environments, including exposure to stock movements, SKUs, batch/lot tracking, and logistics
- Proven ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately within deadline-driven environments
- Practical working knowledge of VAT processes, including sales, purchases, credit notes, and multi-currency transactions (VIES/Intrastat exposure desirable)
- Experience handling multi-currency transactions (GBP/EUR/USD)
- ERP system experience (Sage 200 or similar preferred) with strong Excel capability
- A reliable, organised, and resilient individual who remains calm under pressure and contributes positively within a collaborative team environment
The Package:
- 6 month fix term Contract
- Salary £40,000
- 25 days annual leave
- Private health insurance following probation
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching following probation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Immediate start available
- On site parking
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CPowell@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment
team on 01905 345 155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.
Accounts Assistant – 6 month fix-term contract - £40,000 + Benefits
The Job:
An established manufacturing and distribution organisation is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to support its high volume operational finance function. This is a fast paced role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to manage significant transactional workloads. The successful candidate will work closely with Sales, Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure the smooth running of daily financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high volume customer invoices and monthly account statements
- Maintain the debtor ledger, carry out credit control activities, and proactively follow up on outstanding balances
- Process stock dispatches within the ERP system, including batch and lot tracking
- Review delivery and landed cost data, resolving discrepancies where required
- Manage multi-currency transactions (GBP, EUR, USD)
- Complete bank and card reconciliations and assist with finance reporting
- Monitor debtor insurance limits and support compliance processes (VIES, Intrastat, triangulation knowledge advantageous)The Candidate:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Finance Administration position covering AP, AR, and general ledger processes
- Previous experience within manufacturing or distribution environments, including exposure to stock movements, SKUs, batch/lot tracking, and logistics
- Proven ability to manage high transaction volumes accurately within deadline-driven environments
- Practical working knowledge of VAT processes, including sales, purchases, credit notes, and multi-currency transactions (VIES/Intrastat exposure desirable)
- Experience handling multi-currency transactions (GBP/EUR/USD)
- ERP system experience (Sage 200 or similar preferred) with strong Excel capability
- A reliable, organised, and resilient individual who remains calm under pressure and contributes positively within a collaborative team environment
The Package:
- 6 month fix term Contract
- Salary £40,000
- 25 days annual leave
- Private health insurance following probation
- Pension scheme with up to 5% employer matching following probation
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Immediate start available
- On site parking
Please email your CV to Charlotte Powell, Senior Recruitment Delivery Consultant, CPowell@agriRS.co.uk.
Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities from Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® by registering on our website: www.agriRS.com and following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. As a leading and esteemed recruitment agency specialising in the agriculture, food, horticulture, equestrian, animal health and rural sectors, Agricultural Recruitment Specialists® prioritise roles across sales, management, marketing, operations and technical and engineering fields, including international and senior-level positions within our specialised sectors. Our suite of services encompasses bespoke recruitment solutions, executive search, candidate profiling, knowledge sharing, targeted advertising and comprehensive recruitment support. To discover how we can assist in advancing your career or meeting your recruitment needs, please visit www.agriRS.com or contact our recruitment
team on 01905 345 155 or on our international number: 0044 1905 345 155. We are renowned for connecting the finest talent throughout the world with the best brands and organisations.