Accounts Assistant

A growing and dynamic business is seeking to hire an Accounts Assistant. As a key member of the finance team, you will focus on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting day-to-day accounting operations, assisting with reporting requirements, and ensuring management is kept informed with timely financial information.

Key Roles:

• Accounts Receivable – prepare the daily lodgement and manage the direct debit collection process.
• Accounts Payable – prepare creditor reconciliations and assist in resolving queries, ensuring suppliers are paid in a timely fashion.
• Provide administrative support to the finance department, including filing, data entry, and answering finance-related queries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are posted to GL promptly.
• Maintain and update the sales ledger, tracking all sales transactions and ensuring correct documentation.
• Monitor and manage customer accounts, ensuring timely payment and addressing any discrepancies.
• Manage and finalise year-end accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare detailed reports focusing on key deliverables on a monthly and annual basis.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns.
• Respond to and resolve client issues in an efficient and timely manner.
• Engage in continuous performance evaluation and training projects.
• Ad hoc duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements:

• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks.
• Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.

For a confidential discussion on this or any other current opportunity please contact Nathan Browne 

IAC-Sep25