Accounts Assistant

Simon Brien is Northern Ireland’s leading estate agency, boasting over 40 years’ experience and 45,000 properties transacted. The company operates in private residential and new homes sales, premier homes and country estates, as well as land sales and consultancy. Services also include lettings, property management, mortgages and financial services.

Simon Brien has an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team.

This is a permanent position based in our Lisburn Road Office.

The Accounts Assistant will support the finance function by managing the day-to-day office accounts, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments, reconciliations, and financial records. This role focuses on company operational finances and client deposits for new developments, supporting the smooth running of the business across sales, lettings, and property management departments.

Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger (Accounts Payable)

• Process supplier invoices related to office and operational expenses.


• Ensure invoices are correctly coded to departments or cost centres.


• Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are made in line with agreed terms.


• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.


• Maintain accurate supplier records.

Sales Ledger (Accounts Receivable)

• Raise office-related invoices such as referral fees, service charges, or intercompany invoices where applicable.


• Record and allocate incoming payments.


• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with credit control where required.


• Maintain accurate customer account records.

Bank & Financial Reconciliations

• Assist with daily or weekly bank reconciliations.


• Post bank transactions to the accounting system.


• Investigate and resolve discrepancies.

Financial Administration

• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.


• Assist with month-end procedures including reconciliation of accounts and reporting.


• Support preparation of financial reports where required.


• Ensure all transactions are processed in accordance with company financial policies.

Systems & Process Support

• Work within the company’s accounting system.


• Ensure financial information recorded in operational systems matches accounting records.


• Support improvements to finance processes and reporting.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, finance assistant, or bookkeeping role.


• Good understanding of purchase ledger and sales ledger processes.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Good organisational and time management skills.


• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:

• Experience working in estate agency, property management, or professional services.


• Experience using Sage


• Relevant degree, AAT or equivalent qualification


• Basic understanding of UK VAT and financial processes.

Simon Brien is an equal opportunity employer. All job applicants are considered solely on their ability to do the job and selection criteria will firmly reflect the needs of the job.