Accounts Assistant

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Shannon; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe seeks an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day financial operations, including bookkeeping, AP/AR, and reconciliations. The role requires strong Excel skills and familiarity with Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP.

You will participate in month-end activities, assist with payroll information, and maintain accurate financial records. The position offers a dynamic team environment in Shannon, County Clare.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting software.
• Qualification in Accounting/Finance or Bookkeeping desirable.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Experience in payroll support and month-end activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process and record day-to-day financial transactions (invoices, receipts, payments).
• Manage accounts payable and receivable with timely processing.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery docs; investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and queries.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Support month-end procedures including journal entries, accruals and reporting.
• Assist with payroll information processing and employee expenses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing of supporting docs.
• Assist with stock-related financial administration and inventory reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit requirements with relevant documentation.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Excel

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

SAP

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Accounting Assistant on behalf of our client within the manufacturing industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to join a busy finance team, supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will assist with financial administration, bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations and reporting, ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and record day-to-day financial transactions, including purchase invoices, sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring supplier invoices and customer accounts are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, investigating any discrepancies where necessary.
• Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Monitor outstanding payments and assist with credit control activities.
• Support month-end procedures, including journal entries, accruals and preparation of financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll information and employee expenses.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documentation is properly filed.
• Assist with stock-related financial administration and inventory reconciliations where required.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by preparing relevant financial documentation.
• Respond to supplier and customer queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department as required.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, accounting administrator or similar finance role.
• A qualification in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping is desirable, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP or similar.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and account reconciliations.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial information.