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United Performance Metals (UPM), one of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing companies, is looking for an enthusiastic accounts professional to join their small but friendly finance team in their Newtownards plant. This is a full-time permanent post.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

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• 5 GCSEs to include Mathematics and English at Grade C and above

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• Over 1 year’s previous experience in a similar role in Industry

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• Proficient in the use of MS Office software (particularly Excel)

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• Good working knowledge of accounting systems

• ** Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• ** Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ** Ability to work unsupervised, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• ** Enthusiastic and able to work as part of a team

ABOUT US:

Our head office in Northern Ireland is in Ballyharry Business Park on the outskirts of Newtownards, only 20 minutes from Belfast by car. Website – www.upmet.com
Closing date for submission of CVs is Monday 22nd September 2025 at 5 pm. Interviews will take place at our premises shortly after shortlisting.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will join the accounts team as an Finance Assistant. The individual will have strong communication skills and experience of working in a team as well as on their own initiative.

THE POST WILL REQUIRE YOU TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Daily exchange rates and banking (multiple currencies across 2 companies)
• Vouchering consumable and freight invoices
• Filing payment run documents
• Setting up vendor and customer accounts
• Managing credit control (credit checks, payment chasing, sending statements)
• Liaising with other departments (releasing holds, payment notifications)
• Supporting month end processes
• Provide cover for material costings as and when needed
• Other duties as assigned by management
  Full training will be provided