Accounts & Admin Assistant - Payroll & HR (Carlow)

Matrix Recruitment Group; Carlow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment is partnering with an engineering company in Carlow to recruit an Accounts Administrator for a permanent, full-time, in-person role. You will join a supportive, growing team and work across accounts support, general office administration, and HR admin.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Key duties include processing supplier invoices, supplier reconciliations, payroll prep assist, maintaining financial records, bookkeeping and month-end tasks, and providing

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in accounts, finance, or office admin.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Great written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently.
• Progress towards an Accounts Technician qualification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and keep accounts payable records up to date.
• Assist with bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Support payroll prep and related admin.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records.
• Assist with bookkeeping duties and month-end processes.
• Help prepare and maintain financial documentation.
• Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence.
• Oversee filing systems and input data.
• Provide general admin support to the team.
• Support HR admin including records, onboarding, and leave tracking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

Accounts Technician qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Matrix Recruitment is partnering with an engineering company in Carlow to recruit an Accounts Administrator for a permanent, full-time, in-person role. You will join a supportive, growing team and work across accounts support, general office administration, and HR admin.

Standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Key duties include processing supplier invoices, supplier reconciliations, payroll prep assist, maintaining financial records, bookkeeping and month-end tasks, and providing