Accounts Administrator

Comer-Group-Ireland; Johnstown; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Company gym access

Discounted green fees

Discounted meals at Head Office/hotels

Discount rates for Comer Group hotels

Job summary

Comer Group Ireland is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join our Finance team in Johnstown, Co. Kildare. You will support the accounts team by ensuring accurate financial reporting and timely processing of invoices.

Key duties include managing construction accounts payable, posting invoices in Sage X3, reconciling supplier statements, and assisting with VAT/RCT matters. The role requires 3+ years’ bookkeeping experience and strong IT skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' bookkeeping/accounts experience in construction/property development or similar
• VAT and RCT accounting knowledge desirable
• Experience with accounts payable, supplier and bank reconciliations
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel and accounting systems
• Self-starter who can work independently and in a team
• Good judgement and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills
• Comfort liaising with suppliers, project teams and auditors

Responsibilities

• Daily management of construction accounts payable
• Process, check and post creditor invoices
• Ensure invoices match purchase orders and approvals
• Review subcontractor invoices for VAT and RCT
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and returns
• Post and reconcile creditor transactions in Sage X3
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Assist with budgets and forecasts across the Group
• Assist with payroll processing as required
• Liaise with auditors and provide information as needed

Skills

Accounts payable

Supplier reconciliations

Bank reconciliations

Excel

Accounting systems

Financial analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Decision making

Written and verbal communication

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Location: On site / Palmerstown, Johnstown, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Accounts Payable
Salary: Competitive salary

We at Comer Group Ireland have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance department as an Accounts Administrator.

Objectives of the Role

To act as a support to the accounts team in order to ensure that all financial data is reported both accurately and in a timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily management and recording of construction accounts payable.
• Process, check and post creditor and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders and have followed the appropriate approval process.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and appropriate RCT treatment.
• Maintain RCT registrations, contract notifications, payment notifications and returns, where required.
• Prepare and assist with VAT reconciliations and periodic VAT returns.
• Ensure VAT treatment of supplier, subcontractor and other transactions is correctly recorded.
• Process accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records within Sage X3.
• Creditor invoice posting and reconciliation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences.
• Bank postings, bank reconciliations and analysis of bank transactions.
• Intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculate and post accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with weekly and monthly financial and project reporting.
• Prepare and maintain construction/project cost sheets.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Manager regarding invoices, purchase orders and project costs.
• Oversee and assist with debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Assist with cash-flow reporting and project working-capital requirements.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts across the Group.
• Assist with payroll processing where required.
• Assist with other statutory accounting and tax returns as required.
• Assist with year-end close and provide information to external auditors.
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries as required.
• Maintain appropriate accounting records, supporting documentation and financial controls.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• 3+ years' bookkeeping/accounts experience, ideally within construction, property development or a similar environment.
• Accounting Technician qualification would be advantageous.
• Practical experience of VAT and RCT accounting and compliance is desirable.
• Experience using Sage X3 is desirable; strong experience with Sage or a comparable accounting system will also be considered.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Strong systems and IT skills, particularly Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Self-starter with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a finance team.
• Good judgement and logical decision‑making skills.
• Confident problem solver with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable liaising with finance colleagues, project teams, purchasing, suppliers, subcontractors and external auditors.
• Free Parking
• Access to company gym
• Discounted rates for green fees.
• Discounted rates for Food at Head Office and managed Hotels
• Discount Rates for stays at Comer Group Hotels
• Discount Rates at Comer Group Ireland managed spa and Leisure Facilities & Restaurants