Accounts Administrator

Cregg Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in County Limerick is seeking a self-driven Accounts Administrator to manage accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate will have a business degree with accounting qualifications, at least 3 years of experience in an accounts department, and proficiency in Xero. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work independently. This is a full-time position, with a focus on maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers. Attractive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Parking

Negotiable benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounts department.
• Excellent ability to work well with all departments and independently.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with all departments via CRM system.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Reconcile customer accounts and minimize outstanding amounts.

Skills

Accounting experience

Xero proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Business degree with accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Job description

Accounts Administrator

CREGG are seeking a self‑driven and highly motivated Accounts Administrator to join our dynamic, successful company based in Plassey, Limerick. This is a full‑time position, working Monday to Friday. The role will be responsible for accounts payable, receivable, reconciliation and credit control, working alongside the purchasing and sales department and reporting to the Senior Finance Executive and the external company accountant.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicating via the company CRM system with all departments as necessary.
• A variety of account payable / account receivable functions.
• Maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers, both written and verbal.
• Updating and maintaining customer and supplier records via company systems.
• Maintaining all electronic and manual filing for the accounts department.
• Maintaining all agreements and platforms linked to the billing process.
• Weekly review of purchases against sales for billing gaps in process.
• Monthly preparation work prior to billing – application and licence checks.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date weekly and monthly billing; billing is completed from multiple platforms within the business and integrated back into Xero for the end‑of‑month process, with prior training provided in all aspects of billing requirements.
• Reconciling customer accounts and minimising outstanding amounts by using own initiative to resolve disputed amounts in a timely manner.
• Preparing aging lists and taking pro‑active actions on outstanding accounts.
• The administration of credit card statements and petty cash receipts, monthly.
• Assisting with month‑end reporting.
• Working alongside the management team to deliver all projects in line with the organisational strategy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Business degree with accounting, accounting technician qualification or significant years of accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an accounts department.
• Proficient in Xero or equivalent package.
• Excellent ability to work well with all departments and to work independently within the finance role, using own initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Previous knowledge in an IT company an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• Parking
• Negotiable

For more information, please contact Gary with your CV. Your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.