Accounts Lead


Job description

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of Xero (critical requirement).

Desirable Skills

  • 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.

Further Information

Additional Information: This Accounts Lead position is in Portadown, Co Armagh BT624EA, Northern Ireland

Vacancy ID
1747425
Job Sector
Accountancy and Finance
Area
Co Armagh
Location
Portadown
Salary
£16.68 per hour
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
40
Published date
25/11/2025
Closing date
04/01/2026
Worktime
Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm or 9am to 5pm Friday 8am to 3:30pm.

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