Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager

🕒 Part Time: (25–30 Hours per Week)
📍 Near Keady, Co. Armagh, BT60 3HY (Office-Based)
💼 Permanent Position | Flexible Working Hours (Monday–Friday)

About Us
Industrial Safety Services (ISS) is a well-established, family-owned business specialising in industrial gas detection. With a strong presence across Ireland, the UK, and international markets, we pride ourselves on quality, reliability, and long-term customer relationships.

The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a capable and practical Bookkeeper / Accounts Manager to support our finance function and wider business operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes a common-sense approach, is comfortable using accounting systems, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
  • Maintain and review accounting records using financial software
  • Perform bank reconciliations (including multi-currency accounts)
  • Assist with month-end processes and preparation of accounts
  • Prepare and support VAT return submissions (North/South)
  • Process invoices, allocate payments, and manage ledgers
  • Carry out sales and bank reconciliations
  • Provide general administrative support as required

About You
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, and detail-focused, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Criteria

  • Previous experience in a bookkeeping or accounts administration role
  • Good working knowledge of accounting processes and procedures
  • Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP Business One, or similar)
  • Strong Excel skills
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with a proactive, “can-do” attitude
  • Professional and dependable work ethic

What We Offer

  • Permanent role, flexible working hours (25–30 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
  • There may be scope for this position to develop into a full-time role over time, depending on business requirements.
  • Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
  • On-the-job training and support
  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business

Industrial Safety Services is an equal opportunity employer. 

Applicants must have the right to work in Northern Ireland (visa sponsorship is not available).

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:
📧careers@isscomplete.com

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

More Information

Industrial Safety Services (ISS) specialises in providing safety process, measurement, and control products and services, with a global presence in industries including Oil & Gas, Power & Energy, and Pharma.

To continue and enhance our growth we are seeking a seasoned Finance Manager with in-depth financial knowledge, strong analytical skills, IT proficiency, and excellent communication abilities.

Our Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the business, guiding financial decisions, and ensuring compliance.

As Finance Manager, you will manage the day-to-day functions of the finance department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, production of KPI reports and monthly and year-end management accounts. You will be the line manager for the accounts team, this includes setting performance goals, providing guidance and support to staff members, and resolving any issues that arise. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing financial activities, implementing financial strategies, and providing insightful analysis for data-based decisions.



  • Have a hands-on approach to the day-to-day aspects of the finance function
  • Directly handle the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
  • Credit control including monthly aged debt analysis
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns including MTD
  • Preparation of the monthly management accounts, including KPI reporting and detailed commentary to explain key trends, for review by the Senior Management Team
  • Produce regular reports for analysis at Management meetings, including monthly analysis of actual and vs budget per department
  • Work to optimise financial performance and achieve business objectives.
  • Produce the annual budget for the business
  • Produce year end Accounts and liaise with External Accountants to ensure filing of Statutory Accounts and Statements
  • Manage Cash Flow of the business including accurate Cash Flow forecasting
  • Management and posting of month end accruals, prepayments and journals
  • Maintenance of the fixed asset register and making the required postings to the finance system on a regular basis
  • Review of the balance reconciliation at month end and timely resolution of any errors.
  • Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
  • Lead and motivate the finance team
  • Ad-hoc finance duties
  • Participate as an active member of the wider ISS Team
  • Ensure all data and information relating to areas of work are managed and maintained in line with data protection regulations (GDPR) and ISS protocol
  • Educated to Level 5/6 in Accounting Practices (or working towards) OR demonstrate significant knowledge in accounting, governance, and financial reporting
  • Strong financial accounting experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of MTD
  • Experience using an accounting software
  • SAP B1 experience is preferred but not essential
  • Experience in planning and organising several projects, prioritising and scheduling tasks to cope with conflicting demands and deadlines, paying attention to detail and managing records effectively
  • Excellent level of IT literacy with demonstrable experience of Microsoft Office
  • Advanced level Excel skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Ability to use initiative and work independently in a pro-active manner with minimal supervision
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Effective planning, prioritising and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure, to agreed timescales and within delivery standards
  • Flexible, adaptable and responsive to changing duties and working practices
  • Experience of working in a team environment to achieve common goals
  • Must have confidence in dealing with a wide range of professional takeholders both internally and externally
  • Working knowledge of SAP B1 package
  • Experience of international trade (FX and Banking)
  • Experience in dual jurisdiction VAT Returns (GB & ROI)
  • Experience in inter-company trading
  • Experience of line managing staff
  • Knowledge of online selling and/or working in industrial health and safety environments

The salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and expertise

Contact us

For more information or to submit an application, sent an e-mail to

careers@isscomplete.com

Industrial Safety Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All Applications are made in the strictest of confidence.