Accountant – Ballina

Arcon Recruitment Services; Ireland; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an Accountant for a six-month contract in Ballina, Co. Mayo, with immediate start available. The role supports a busy finance function, prepares monthly management accounts, reconciliations, VAT and payroll-related accounting, and assists with budgeting and reporting.

Ideal candidates are organised, hands-on, and able to meet reporting deadlines. Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software are essential; availability to start immediately and commit to

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant accounting experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and completing month-end reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Availability to start immediately and commit to a six-month contract.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage month-end duties, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Assist with VAT returns and payroll-related accounting.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with audit preparation.
• Work closely with management and colleagues to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accountant – Ballina, Co. Mayo | 6-Month Contract

Location: Ballina, Co. Mayo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Immediate start

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an Accountant for a six-month contract in Ballina, Co. Mayo, with an immediate start available.

This opportunity would suit an organised, hands-on accountant who can support a busy finance function, maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations.
• Manage month-end duties, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Support accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Assist with VAT returns and payroll-related accounting.
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and forecasting.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with audit preparation.
• Work closely with management and colleagues to meet reporting deadlines.

Skills and Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with relevant accounting experience.
• Experience preparing management accounts and completing month-end reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Availability to start immediately and commit to a six-month contract.

Commutable Locations

This Accountant job in Ballina may suit candidates commuting from Crossmolina, Killala, Foxford, Swinford, Castlebar, Ballycastle, Charlestown, Enniscrone, Easkey and Dromore West, depending on their preferred commuting distance.