Accounts Assistant

Peninsula; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula in Dublin is seeking a Finance professional to support the Financial Control Team with day-to-day accounting activities. You will process journals and invoices, perform bank reconciliations, and calculate depreciation in line with policies.

You will also maintain AR/AP ledgers and assist with monthly accounts. The role requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Experience with journal entries, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Navision preferred).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate task efficiently and structured way of working.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer skills - (Excel, MS Outlook) ability to learn applications quickly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and month-end journal entries.
• Review and post supplier invoices accurately and timely proceed those for payment processing.
• Bank Reconciliations on a Monthly basis
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation journals
• Ensure fixed asset records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Accounting principles

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

Fixed asset accounting

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Excel

Education

Part-qualified ACCA

CIMA

CPA

ACA

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Department: Finance

Location: Dublin

Description

This role is part of the Financial Control Team to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing journals and invoices, performing bank reconciliations and calculating monthly depreciation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. This role will also involve preparation of daily postings, payment processing while maintaining of AR/AP ledgers to accurately reflect the balances in the monthly accounts.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare and post daily, weekly, and month-end journal entries.
• Review and post supplier invoices accurately and timely proceed those for payment processing.
• Bank Reconciliations on a Monthly basis
• Calculate and post monthly depreciation journals
• Ensure fixed asset records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Previous Experience in journal entries, invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (i.e., Microsoft Navision preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, CPA, ACA, or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to prioritise and co-ordinate task efficiently and structured way of working.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to be flexible, respond well to change and proactively solve problemsGood computer skills - (Excel, MS Outlook) ability to learn applications quickly