Accounts Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity to broaden AP/AR exposure

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Engage People Recruitment is looking for an organised Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team in North Dublin. This hybrid role covers both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of supplier invoices, payments, customer invoicing, and credit control.

You will support month-end activities, reconciliations and maintain precise records, working closely with suppliers and customers to resolve queries while continuing to develop your skills in a

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate recording.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and respond to payment queries.
• Raise and issue customer invoices and allocate payments.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist with credit control.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent working

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Accounts Payable & Receivable

Location: North Dublin
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home

About the Role

We are currently seeking an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team based in North Dublin. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) who is looking to develop their skills within a supportive finance environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring they are accurately recorded.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and assisting with payment queries.
• Responding to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.

Accounts Receivable

• Raising and issuing customer invoices.
• Allocating incoming payments and maintaining accurate customer accounts.
• Monitoring outstanding balances and assisting with credit control.
• Following up on overdue payments and resolving customer account queries.
• Reconciling customer accounts and investigating discrepancies.

General Finance Duties

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring documentation is up to date.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are processed in line with company procedures.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Practical experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to deal with suppliers and customers professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting software.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• A permanent opportunity within an established finance team.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with four days onsite and one day working from home.
• The opportunity to broaden your experience across AP and AR.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your finance career.