Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Salary: £30,000 – £33,500

Location: Comber

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Dig in and grow with us

At Mash Direct, our aim is simple: to bring the taste of great food, rooted in six generations of farming, to every table, nurturing a stronger connection between people, their food, and the land it comes from.

We’re here to be a trusted source of freshly prepared vegetable side dishes, honouring our heritage while growing responsibly for future generations. How we do that matters. We work collaboratively, act with purpose, support one another, and take ownership of the results we deliver.

We also believe in looking after our people. We’re building a culture where everyone’s voice is heard, good leadership is developed, and learning and growth are part of everyday work. Supporting each other and sharing knowledge is just as important as producing great food.

If you care about good food, honest work, and being part of a supportive team that does things properly, Mash Direct is a place where you’ll belong.

What you’ll be doing

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on deadlines, and wants to build a long-term career in finance. You’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, working as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

We’ll provide full on-the-job training and create opportunities for you to develop, because when you grow, we grow.

Your role will include:

– Manage the end-to-end supplier payment process, including setting up and processing payments in line with company procedures.

– Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resolving queries efficiently via email and telephone.

– Process purchase invoices and credit notes, ensuring accurate matching to purchase orders and correct posting to Sage.

– Perform regular supplier account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.

– Carry out bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded.

– Assist with cash flow management and forecasting, including monitoring upcoming payment commitments.

– Assist with month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.

– Support the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.

– Help maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.

– Assist with balance sheet reconciliations.

– Support accounts receivable activities when required (e.g. raising invoices, credit control support, cash allocation).

– Assist with budget tracking and variance analysis.

– Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth processing of financial information and resolve queries.

– Assist in the implementation and improvement of finance systems, including the digitised ordering system.

– Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation.

– Provide support with audits and other compliance requirements.

– Undertake general office duties and ad hoc finance tasks as required.

– The role will involve the use of IT applications, in particular:

• • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Sage 200
  • Office 365

Working hours

You’ll be based at our office in Comber and work 40 hours per week.

What we offer:

– Secure, permanent employment

– Supportive working environment

– Training & Development

– Free on-site parking

– Staff discounts on all Mash Direct products

– Cycle to Work scheme

You’ll be joining a culturally diverse workforce where people look out for each other and take real pride in what they produce.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who has:

– Strong time-management skills to meet tight deadlines

– Strong computer literacy skills in particular excel & general use of accounting software

– Strong attention to detail

It would be beneficial if you had:

– Experience in a fast-paced finance environment

– Proven experience in an accounts role

If you want to be part of a business that values hard work, teamwork and doing things the right way, we’d love to hear from you.

Mash Direct is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.