Our client is seeking an accounts lead to join their team based in Portadown.
What you’ll bring
A proactive, forward-thinking mindset.
You take ownership, you enjoy improving processes and you care deeply about accuracy and consistency. You are motivated by building a robust finance function within a fast-growing company and supporting leadership with high-quality data and insights.Our company values guide everything we do: Customer First, One Team, Respect & Integrity, Relentless Excellence. We want someone who lives these values and is willing to support other areas of the business when needed.
Pay Rate: £16.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Working Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm.
Friday 8-3:30 or 9-3:30
Job Type: Full time, Temporary to Permanent
Job Criteria:
•Significant experience owning AP & AR within a growing business
•Extensive knowledge of Xero (critical requirement)
•Strong understanding of UK & ROI VAT rules and correct VAT treatment
•High confidence with nominal codes reconciliations and PO-driven finance workflows
•Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members
•Strong organisational skills and exemplary attention to detail
•Excellent communication skills with suppliers, clients and internal teams
•Understanding of ISO processes is desirable
Job Duties:
•Act as line manager to the Accounts Coordinator
•Oversee daily finance tasks and ensure AP/AR activity is completed to a high standard
•Provide training, guidance and oversight to ensure accuracy and consistency
•Uphold our company values within the finance function
Accounts Payable (Ownership)
•Full oversight of the AP process from invoice capture to payment approval
•Ensure correct VAT coding for both UK and ROI transactions
•Ensure accurate nominal code allocation and PO matching
•Resolve complex invoice issues and lead process improvements
•Complete monthly supplier reconciliations and close AP confidently at month-end
Accounts Receivable (Ownership)
•Produce accurate sales invoices, including those matched to client POs
•Oversee the aged debt position and handle escalations professionally
•Conduct client reconciliations and support credit control as needed
•Review and approve AR tasks delegated to the Accounts Coordinator
Client & Internal Reporting
•Produce and run monthly client spend reports and internal financial reports
•Provide accurate data and insights to senior management
•Assist with financial reporting required by clients (FM, procurement, and operational teams)
•Ensure all reporting meets ISO and audit standards
Process Improvement & Scaling
•Review existing AP/AR processes and introduce improvements
•Strengthen financial controls, accuracy, and workflow efficiency
•Identify opportunities for automation or simplification
•Support the business as we continue to scale across the UK & Ireland
General Finance Duties
•Oversee bank reconciliations and support the month-end close
•Ensure accuracy and reliability of all data within Xero
•Maintain financial documentation in line with ISO requirements
•Support senior leadership with finance projects and operational requirements
Job Benefits:
Monday to Friday – Early finish on Friday.
Work as part of a small team
Other benefits to be discussed with employer
Additional Information:
This Accounts Lead position is in Portadown, Co Armagh BT624EA, Northern Ireland