Accounts Assistant

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Ulster; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ireland seeks an experienced Accounts Assistant to support a busy finance team for a high-volume retail client. This on-site position in Buncrana offers the chance to get involved in various finance functions, requiring 1+ years of experience and the ability to work collaboratively. Benefits include healthcare and an auto-enrolment pension scheme.

Benefits

Healthcare after successful completion of probation

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Supportive finance team

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment is required.
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and accuracy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Manage credit control and customer accounts.
• Perform weekly and monthly payroll duties.
• Handle high-volume data entry and invoice processing.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and balance tracking.
• Support cost analysis and financial planning activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable processing

Accounts payable processing

Payroll duties

Data entry

Bank reconciliations

Cost analysis

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Buncrana, Co. Donegal

Work Arrangement: On-site, 5 days per week
Parking: Private parking available
Eligibility: Must hold long-term permission to work in Ireland (Stamp 4 or equivalent). Stamp 1G is not accepted (unless spousal); no sponsorship available.

About the Role

We are seeking a committed Accounts Assistant to join a busy, established finance team supporting a high-volume nationwide retail client. You will join a collaborative team of three bookkeepers where workloads are shared, and everyone is encouraged to contribute across all areas of accounts. This is a hands‑on position offering excellent exposure to a wide variety of finance functions in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable and accounts payable processing
• Credit control and customer account management
• Weekly and monthly payroll duties
• High-volume data entry and invoice processing
• Bank reconciliations and balance tracking
• Cost analysis and reporting support
• Assisting with financial planning activities
• Supporting general bookkeeping tasks as required across the team

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Bookkeeper role
• Background in a high-volume, fast-paced finance environment
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively within a small, supportive team
• Positive, adaptable attitude with willingness to get involved in all tasks
• Must live within a commutable distance of Buncrana, Co. Donegal
• Must hold Stamp 4 or other long-term work entitlement (no sponsorship / no Stamp 1G)

Benefits

• Healthcare after successful completion of probation
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Supportive and experienced finance team
• Stable on‑site position with long‑term career potential

Interested?

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