Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Accounts Assistant
CPL is delighted to partner with a well-established company in the Ballymoney area. Our client pride themselves on their positive company culture and impressive retention levels.
This temporary position (9 months), offers an attractive salary and benefits package to include:
- Life Cover (2 x salary) - after successful completion of probation period
- Health Cash Plan
- Private Pension
- 34 days holiday
- Health & Wellbeing Activities and discounts
- Family Friendly Policies
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Full time or Part-time options can be considered
About the Job
This role involves maintaining the sales ledger, completing bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts, and assisting the accountant with month end tasks.
- Raising sales invoices and credit notes on Sage and updating master spreadsheets
- Producing Aged Debt reports
- Posting supplier payments and employee expenses
- Bank reconciliations
- VAT returns & CIS returns
What you will need to Succeed:
- 5+ GCSEs, including Maths and English
- 2 years' experience of working in a similar role
- Proficient in Excel, including the ability to use pivot tables and advanced formulas
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
CPL Contact:
To apply, e-mail with your updated CV through the link below or for further information please contact
Sheena Crosbie on 02890725618
Keywords: Purchase Ledger, Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Finance, career, job, opportunity,
Craigavon, Ballymoney, Ballymena, Antrim
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 9 months
Part-time hours: 34-40 per week
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ballymena, County Antrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Reference ID: JO-2303-512432
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Accounts Assistant roles across CPL N.I.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Staffing, Recruitment & Subcontracting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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