Accounts Assistant

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group; Roscommon; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Recruitment & HR Services Group is seeking an experienced accounts assistant for a 12-month maternity cover role with a well-established firm in County Roscommon. You will handle day-to-day accounting and payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate will have payroll experience, strong Excel/Outlook/Word skills and a solid grasp of IFRS accounting principles. Excellent organisational and communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with payroll is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience with SAGE Payroll and Navision would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing weekly payroll for ROI and NI.
• Preparing monthly accounts through to trial balance.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Preparing and posting monthly journals.
• Assisting with variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Supporting the year-end audit process.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Providing general support to the Financial Controller and assisting with ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Teamwork

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Navision

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

My client, a well-established, reputable company based in County Roscommon, is looking to hire an experienced accounts assistant to join their finance team. This is a 12-month contract to cover maternity leave.

The successful candidate will have solid experience across day-to-day accounts and payroll, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines and their own workload.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and processing weekly payroll for ROI and NI.
• Preparing monthly accounts through to trial balance.
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Preparing and posting monthly journals.
• Assisting with variance analysis and financial reporting.
• Supporting the year-end audit process.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Providing general support to the Financial Controller and assisting with ad hoc duties as required.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar accounts role.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with payroll is essential.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience with SAGE Payroll and Navision would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.