Accounts Assistant

A+F; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Assistant in Ireland. This role offers hands-on finance experience in a hybrid environment and requires 1 year of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing bank reconciliations, and supporting audits. Strong Excel and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic business.

Benefits

Company pension

Bike to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable: post transactions, reconcile vendor accounts.
• Support accounts receivable: post customer cash receipts, reconcile accounts.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

SAP

Esker systems

Job description

A+F Recruitment is partnering with an organisation in the manufacturing sector to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to gain hands‑on experience in a hybrid working environment within a well-established team.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for a variety of transactional finance duties. The role offers exposure across multiple areas of the finance function and is ideal for someone looking to expand their skill set in a dynamic business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable: post transactions, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve queries
• Support accounts receivable: post customer cash receipts, reconcile accounts, and handle queries
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Generate monthly cashflow reports
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of monthly accounts
• Support year‑end audit processes
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance team on administrative and project‑related tasks

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s experience in a similar finance role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent organisational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable approach in a fast‑paced environment
• Proven team player with initiative
• Experience with SAP or Esker systems
• Company pension
• Bike to work scheme
• On‑site parking

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