Accounts Administrator

Halcon Steel Ltd; Tuam; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Halcon Steel Ltd in County Galway invites applications for an Accounts Administrator to manage AR/AP, reconcile accounts, and maintain invoices and receipts. This is a part-time position of approximately 20–25 hours per week, with some flexibility around how the hours are structured depending on the successful candidate.

The ideal candidate will have a finance or accounting background and be proficient in Excel and Sage, with duties including payroll processing and liaison with auditors and

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Administrator or similar role.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and debt collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Good customer service & relationship management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including financial formulas & creating spreadsheets.
• Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors.
• Good organisational & time-management abilities.
• Good knowledge of Sage is desirable.
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger: Full AR control, invoicing, ageing reviews, follow-ups.
• Purchase Ledger: Verify and process AP invoices, pay-on-time.
• Process weekly payroll.
• Bank reconciliations and daily postings.
• Submit Revenue Returns on ROS, VAT, VIES, Intrastat, PAYE.
• Manage cash flow on daily/weekly/monthly basis.
• Update accounting databases & spreadsheets.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, Revenue & government bodies.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Communication

Time management

Data entry

Customer service

Initiative

Education

BSc in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Sage

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Administrator – Part-Time

Location: County Galway

Hours: 20–25 hours per week, depending on the successful candidate

Salary: DOE

Job Brief

We are looking for an Accounts Administrator to manage our company’s accounts payable and receivable.

This is a part-time position of approximately 20–25 hours per week, with some flexibility around how the hours are structured depending on the successful candidate.

Accounts Administrator responsibilities include reviewing & reconciling accounts, processing payments and maintaining updated records of invoices and receipts. To be successful in this role, you should have a Finance or Accounting background & be familiar with bookkeeping.

Ultimately, you will ensure we process all financial transactions accurately and on time.

Responsibilities

• Sales Ledger: Full control over the AR function, ensuring all sales invoices are created and posted correctly, in a timely manner and in the correct period. Monthly reviews of AR ageing to be undertaken with constant follow-up regarding outstanding monies due to the company.
• Purchase Ledger: Responsibility for verifying and processing all AP invoices and ensuring they are paid within the terms given by our creditors. Monthly review of AP ageing.
• Processing of weekly payroll.
• Bank reconciliations, ensuring all bank transactions are posted on a daily basis.
• Preparing and submitting Revenue Returns on ROS, including VAT, VIES, Intrastat (if necessary) and PAYE.
• Effective management of cash flow on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Update internal accounting databases & spreadsheets.
• Liaising with external parties such as auditors, banks, Revenue & other government bodies.

Requirements & Skills

• Proven work experience as an Accounts Administrator or similar role.
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping procedures and debt collection regulations.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software.
• Good customer service & relationship management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including financial formulas & creating spreadsheets.
• Solid data entry skills with an ability to identify numerical errors.
• Good organisational & time-management abilities.
• Good knowledge of Sage is desirable.
• BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant field is desirable.

Salary: DOE

Location: County Galway

Hours: 20–25 hours per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tuam, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Account management: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person