Accounts Assistant

Opera; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Opera is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Finance team in Dublin on a hybrid basis. The role covers accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities, with a focus on accurate processing and timely financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of AP/AR experience, an Accounting Technician qualification or a degree in Accounting or Finance, and working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in AP/AR functions in a multinational setting.
• Accounting Technician qualification or degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (Workday) and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, prepare supplier settlement runs, and address vendor queries.
• Issue customer invoices, allocate receipts, and process daily bank transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing, including journals and reconciliations.
• Process employee expense reports in line with policy.
• Support audits and ad hoc tasks for the Finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Location: Dublin (Hybrid)

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in a multinational environment. This role is responsible for supporting daily financial operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial processing and support the wider finance team. This role will suit a candidate with strong attention to detail, ability to work on own initiative and in a fast paced environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and prepare supplier settlement runs, ensuring accurate coding, and address external vendor queries in a timely manner.
• Issue customer invoices, process and accurately allocate client receipts, and process daily bank transactions and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including booking journals and preparing monthly reconciliations, while ensuring adherence to closing timelines.
• Process employee expense reports from submission to payment, ensuring compliance with the company's global expense policy.
• Support internal and external audits and assist with other ad hoc tasks as required to support the Finance function.

Job Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in AP and AR functions, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Accounting Technician qualification or a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of ERP software (e.g., Workday) and Microsoft Excel

What’s On Offer

• At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration.
• We work in a flat structure with short decision-making paths, use smart technology, and support your ongoing skill development in a friendly and empowering environment.