Accounting Technician

Company: Kennedy & Co
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Location: Newry
Job Description:

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN FULL OR PART TIME

We are a successful firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in Newry, Northern Ireland. We are seeking a Qualified Accounting Technician or Experienced Bookkeeper with general practice experience to join our team.

The successful applicant should be motivated and self-driven, they should have excellent people skills and the ability to prioritise and manage their time appropriately.

Ideally the successful candidate should have 2 years experience in general practice.

Key roles and responsibilities

  • Maintain clients bookkeeping using accounting software mainly Sage. This would include inputting invoices and bank transactions and completion of bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with preparation of weekly and monthly payroll for clients, whilst ensuring compliance with RTI and Auto-enrolment.
  • Preparation of VAT returns for clients using accounting software to comply with MTD requirements.
  • Assistance with the preparation of annual accounts for sole traders, partnerships and companies.
  • Assisting with preparation of construction industry returns.
  • Preparation of MTD quarterly returns.

Qualifications

  • Accounting Technician qualified or part-qualified with suitable experience

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience in an accountancy practice or business environment
  • Experience using Sage
  • Payroll Experience
  • Knowledge of Auto-enrolment requirements
  • Knowledge of VAT Return preparation
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive salary reflective of qualifications and experience.

Please forward your CV by email to by the closing date of31 August 2026.

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Posted: August 3rd, 2026