Accounts Administrator

Ireland Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Norman Ireland is hiring an Accounts Administrator for an in-store role. Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will process supplier invoices, manage payments, reconcile statements, and support month-end reporting.

Essentially you will handle banking, maintain ledgers, and liaise with suppliers to meet deadlines. A proactive, accurate collaborator who can work within a fast-paced retail environment is desired.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate or equivalent is required.
• Strong computer skills with Excel and e‑mail.
• Experience in accounts payable and ledgers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process day-to-day supplier invoices and credits.
• Handle daily banking and store receipts/payments.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliation.
• Follow up supplier/head office queries.
• Liaise with suppliers and Store Managers to meet payment deadlines.
• Maintain internal reports and filing; record customer debtors.
• Prepare month end reports; assist team as needed.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Administration

Petty Cash

Education

Leaving certificate or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to a different kind of role and a different kind of company.

Ranked as one of Ireland’s best workplaces, by ‘Great Place to Work’, Harvey Norman, is a high-profile, leading-edge retail brand with over 300 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, electrical and computer goods. With 16 stores in Ireland, we are growing, and have plenty of opportunities for talented people. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you. This is an instore role and the applicant must be available to attend work at the stated location.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Accounts Administrator is responsible for the processing of supplier payments in an accurate and timely manner.

Your tasks will include:

• Perform the day to day processing of supplier invoices and credits.
• Performing the daily banking process and maintain store receipts and payments.
• Supplier statement reconciliation.
• Follow up on supplier/head office queries effectively.
• Liaising with suppliers and Store Managers to ensure payment deadlines are met.
• Maintaining internal reports and filing.
• Maintain and record customer debtor’s information.
• Prepare and complete month end reports.

The role will also involve performing general administration duties along with supporting and covering other members of the team.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Essential Criteria

• Leaving certificate or equivalent.
• Strong computer skills using Excel and e-mail at a highly proficient level.

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum 2 years Administration/Accounts experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining ledgers.
• Have excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within a busy team.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Have the ability to work with numbers in a competent and confident way.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Team player. Contributes positively to the achievement of team objectives.

YOUR PROFILE – your knowledge, skills and experience include:

• Team Player – You have the ability to build rapport and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels throughout the business. You are supportive of the whole team, you strive to get things right and you are solution focused.
• You can Communicate with Influence- You are a strong communicator and have excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Hardworking, Conscientious, & Self Motivated – You are optimistic and resilient, you have a positive attitude and outlook on life, work, and self and you have an optimistic view of the future and your own performance. You also have the ability to work under pressure and achieve results in a data driven business environment.
• Adaptable to Change –Be open and accepting of necessary change and innovation within the company, show a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent Organisational Skills – You can prioritise and organise your own work, complete all necessary tasks and fulfil all commitments on time and without supervision. You have the ability to adapt to different personality types when interacting. You have impeccable time management skills. A methodical approach to completing a variety of tasks concurrently with a high attention to detail.
• Problem Solver / Analytical–You should have the ability to reduce a problem effectively to its root cause, and then use a logical approach to find a workable, practical, and affordable solution.

WHY PEOPLE JOIN US!

• We’re dynamic and growing!
• Fun, high energy work environment.
• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.
• Our entrepreneurial spirit.
• Generous staff discount.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, fixed term 7 month contract covering maternity leave.
• We need employees to be flexible about when they work, covering store opening hours, including days, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day.

Skills:

• Accounts Payable
• Administration
• Petty Cash