Accounts Assistant

ICE Jobs; Connacht; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Jobs seeks an Accounts Assistant for a manufacturing company in Co Leitrim to support the Finance team with accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.

You will assist with accounts receivable, cash reporting, month-end activities, reconciliations and external reporting, while adhering to strict deadlines and health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Business degree or accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of SAP4Hana is an advantage and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and ensure invoices are paid on time.
• Monitor cash flow and support attainment of targets.
• Prepare month-end close and post journal entries.
• Reconcile month-end balance sheet against deadlines.
• Assist with statutory statements, revenue returns and external reporting.
• Liaise with auditors and perform KPI-based plant analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance team to complete accounting duties.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Business Degree / Accounting Technician qualification / equivalent

Tools

SAP4Hana

Job description

Accounts Assistant for a manufacturing company Co Leitrim, to support the Finance team in the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. The role will be responsible for assisting with accounts receivable, cash reporting, reconciliations, month-end activities, and general finance administration.

1 year contract

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

• Manage accounts receivable process, ensuring customer invoices are paid on time
• Monitor cash flow, ensuring targets are achieved
• Preparation with Finance team of Month end close, posting Journal entries as necessary
• Responsible for ensuring full reconciliation of month end balance sheet in accordance to strict reporting deadlines
• Assist with preparation of statutory financial statements, Revenue returns and other external reporting
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Detailed plant performance analysis and measurement against KPI’s
• Work closely with Finance team to complete activities of the accounting department
• All work duties should be carried out in compliance with site health & safety regulations. The promotion and maintenance of safety standards should be adhered to at all time.

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Business Degree, Accounting Technician qualification, or equivalent
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of SAP4Hana would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills; the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Proactive and results/goals orientated
• Ability to work on their own initiative, manage own workload with ability to change focus of work