Accounts Assistant

Engage People Recruitment; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution matched up to 5%

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free parking

Hybrid working available by agreement

Job summary

Engage People Recruitment in Dublin 12 is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in an international business with operations across Ireland and the UK.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of finance activities and opportunities to develop within a growing group finance function. You will work closely with Finance Managers and report to the Finance Director for Ireland.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar accounts role.
• Strong experience with reconciliations and month-end.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and well-organised approach.
• Ability to work independently while also being a team player.

Responsibilities

• Managing bank and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Supporting the month-end close process and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Processing and reporting on employee expenses.
• Assisting with VAT return preparation.
• Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Supporting audit requirements and external reporting.
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes.

Skills

Reconciliations

Month-end

Excel

Finance systems

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Education

Accounting Technician qualification / Part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA

Job description

Accounts Assistant | Dublin 12

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a well-established international business with operations across Ireland and the UK.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with exposure across a broad range of finance activities and the opportunity to develop within a growing group finance function.

Working closely with the Finance Managers and reporting into the Finance Director for Ireland, you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing bank and intercompany reconciliations across multiple entities
• Supporting the month-end close process and completing balance sheet reconciliations, including VAT, stock, grants and control accounts
• Processing and reporting on employee expenses
• Assisting with VAT return preparation
• Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports
• Supporting audit requirements and external reporting
• Providing ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
• Identifying opportunities to improve and streamline existing processes

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• An Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified status with ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• 3+ years' experience in a similar accounts or finance role
• Strong experience across reconciliations and month-end
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and a well-organised approach
• The ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension contribution matched up to 5%
• 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free parking
• Hybrid working available by agreement