Accounts Assistant

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland 

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per year 

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (Full-time, in-person role). 

 

About EPAS Ltd: Environmental Products and Services Ltd (EPAS Ltd) is a global leader in sustainable drainage and waste management solutions, including GreaseShield – The Grease Management Solution, FilterShield – Food & Solid Waste Removal, and FlexiPlumb – Flexible Plumbing Fittings. Our globally award-winning products enhance environmental efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and support circular economy initiatives. With a strong focus on research, innovation, and regulatory compliance, we ensure our solutions meet the highest industry standards. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Invoicing & Sales Orders: 

  • Invoice and raise sales orders from Stockport and Newry locations. 
  • Create commercial invoices and manage the invoicing of daily jobs. 
  • Set up and maintain recurring invoices and manage maintenance contracts. 

Customer Communication: 

  • Respond to customer emails, providing timely resolutions to queries. 
  • Send statements, copy invoices, and customer job sheets. 
  • Answer incoming calls, handling both customer service and accounts-related queries. 

Customer Accounts Management: 

  • Open new customer accounts and perform credit checks, including verifying VAT numbers. 
  • Assist with customer credit issues, issuing credits where required. 
  • Maintain accurate customer records and assist with account updates. 

Payments & Financial Support: 

  • Allocate payments and take phone payments from customers. 
  • Chase outstanding payments and provide support for payment processing. 
  • Assist with staff timesheets at the end of each month. 

Compliance & Reporting: 

  • Ensure all financial and customer records are accurate and compliant. 
  • Update utility spreadsheets and handle supplier details forms for new customers. 
  • Assist with maintaining relevant financial and operational spreadsheets, such as the maintenance contract spreadsheet. 

Booking & Organising: 

  • Book flights, accommodation, and manage installation scheduling for engineers. 
  • Organise service visits and installations, coordinating with customers and engineers. 

 

Key Requirements 

  • Previous experience in accounts or customer service, preferably within a similar industry. 
  • Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts software is required. 
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 
  • Organised with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks. 
  • Experience with invoicing, payments, and customer account management. 
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment. 

 

Benefits Package 

EPAS Ltd offers an attractive benefits package, including: 

  • Private Health Insurance for the employee, partner, and children (up to age 25) after a 9-month qualifying period. 
  • Death in Service Life Insurance after the qualifying period. 
  • 30 Days’ Paid Holiday per annum. 
  • NEST Pension Scheme. 
  • Company pension contribution. 
  • Free on-site parking. 
  • A dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth. 
  • Training and professional development opportunities. 

 

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, detailing their relevant experience and qualifications or email it to hr@epas-ltd.com with the subject line: “Accounts Assistant Application – [Your Name]”  

Learn more about EPAS Ltd and our innovative solutions: https://youtu.be/osiPr9XDWQ8