Accounts Assistant

nan; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote/hybrid work

Study support for ACCA

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Unknown is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant to join the finance team. This part-time role (≈20 hours/week) offers hands-on experience across all key accounting functions with study support towards ACCA.

You will work with the Financial Controller, gain exposure to the full accounting cycle, and have the opportunity to increase hours in the future as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Business, STEM, or related discipline.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and Office applications; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and prepare supplier payment runs.
• Raise customer quotes and invoices; assist with credit control.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations; investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with VAT and Revenue returns filing.
• Assist with payroll processing and maintaining employee records.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including audits and budgets.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Participate in general admin and process improvement projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Third-level qualification in Accounting/Business/STEM

Tools

Xero

Job description

Location: Remote, with option to work hybrid from Blackrock, Dublin or Castlebar, Mayo

Employment Type: Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), with potential for full-time in the future
Study Support: ACCA (or equivalent accounting qualification)

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring accounting professional looking to build a career in finance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller and gain hands-on experience across all key accounting functions while receiving support to pursue a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA. You will gain exposure to the full accounting cycle within a growing business.

This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

The role will initially be part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) with the potential to increase hours in the future.

Key Responsibilities

You will gain experience and provide support across a broad range of finance activities, including:

• Processing supplier invoices and preparing supplier payment runs
• Raising customer quotes and invoices, and assisting with credit control activities
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, and investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with the preparation and filing of VAT and other Revenue returns
• Assisting with payroll processing and maintaining employee records
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including audit, internal reporting, and budgets/forecasts
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Participating in general admin, process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Business, STEM, or a related discipline
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and take ownership of tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Previous internship, work placement, or part-time experience in an office environment
• Familiarity with Xero or a similar accounting package

Benefits

We are a people-led company committed to both professional excellence and employee well-being. We offer a competitive salary along with support for a professional accountancy qualification and opportunities for career progression in a growing company. We also facilitate flexible hours and remote/hybrid work to allow the successful candidate to manage work-life balance and study commitments.