Accounts Assistant

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden is a Cork-based, fast-growing, B Corp certified business seeking an Accounts Assistant to own day-to-day finance tasks. You will handle AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliations and month-end support, collaborating with Finance, Customer Success and Operations to keep processes moving.

The role suits someone with 2+ years in generalist finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with Xero. An SME/growing business background is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a generalist finance/accounts role.
• Good exposure to AP, AR, bank reconciliations and invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving approach.
• Confidence working independently once up to speed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance teams.
• Experience in an SME or growing business would be an advantage.
• Good Excel/Google Sheets and accounting software experience. Xero is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day AP and AR administration.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supplier invoices and weekly payment runs.
• Customer invoicing and credit control.
• Managing finance queries and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Liaising with production partners around invoices and payments.
• Supporting month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to keep finance-related processes moving.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Invoicing

Excel/Google Sheets

Xero

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Independent work

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

Barden is delighted to be partnering with a fast-growing, B Corp certified Cork-based business as they expand their Finance team.

The business creates premium, sustainable products for some of the world’s leading hospitality brands and has built a strong international customer base. With ambitious growth plans and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture, this is an exciting time to join the business.

This is a hands-on role where you'll work closely with Finance, Customer Success and Operations, taking ownership of the day-to-day finance function while gaining broad exposure across the business.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the CFO, you'll help keep the finance function running smoothly across:

• Day-to-day AP and AR administration.
• Bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supplier invoices and weekly payment runs.
• Customer invoicing and credit control.
• Managing finance queries and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Liaising with production partners around invoices and payments.
• Supporting month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to keep finance-related processes moving.

ABOUT YOU

You might be an experienced Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or Bookkeeper looking for a role where you can take real ownership.

You'll ideally have:

• 2+ years' experience in a generalist finance/accounts role.
• Good exposure to AP, AR, bank reconciliations and invoicing.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, problem-solving approach.
• Confidence working independently once up to speed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance teams.
• Experience in an SME or growing business would be an advantage.
• Good Excel/Google Sheets and accounting software experience. Xero is beneficial but not essential.