Accounts Assistant

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

Job summary

Fortis Recruitment is seeking a detail oriented Accounts Assistant to join a team on a predominantly remote basis, with one day a week in West Dublin. You will record daily financial transactions across multiple entities and currencies, manage accounts payable and receivable, perform month-end reconciliations, support tax filings, and ensure data integrity using Xero and advanced Excel.

The role requires strong organization, meticulous attention to detail, and effective communication with the

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting role.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Skilled in accounting software, including Xero.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Relevant qualification such as a bookkeeping diploma; accounting or business diplomas considered an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities, with ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Record daily financial transactions across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing and preparation of monthly payment runs.
• Oversee accounts receivable, issuing customer invoices and supporting timely collections.
• Perform month end bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor financial transactions and reports to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with tax filings and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Financial Controller and operations team to maintain accurate, up to date financial information.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bookkeeping diploma

Accounting or business diplomas

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

A detail oriented and organised Accounts Assistant is required to join a team on a predominantly remote basis, with 4 days working remotely and 1 day per week in West Dublin.

Your Responsibilities:

• Record daily financial transactions across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage accounts payable, including vendor invoice processing and preparation of monthly payment runs.
• Oversee accounts receivable, issuing customer invoices and supporting timely collections.
• Perform month end bank and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records.
• Monitor financial transactions and reports to identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with tax filings and maintain compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Financial Controller and operations team to maintain accurate, up to date financial information.

Your Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in bookkeeping or a related accounting role.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and practices.
• Skilled in accounting software, including Xero.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Relevant qualification such as a bookkeeping diploma; accounting or business diplomas considered an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities, with ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.