Accounts Assistant (15 Month FTC - Dublin 1)

Morgan McKinley; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is assisting an established entertainment organisation in Dublin City Centre to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 15‑month fixed‑term contract. The role sits in a busy finance team and offers hybrids working with a 39-hour week.

You will support day‑to‑day accounting functions, gain experience across revenue accounting, reconciliations, month‑end, and reporting, while taking ownership of tasks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with journals, accruals, reconciliations and month‑end accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accounting Technician qualification or studies towards a professional accounting qualification would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review, post daily revenue transactions and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries; monitor and clear balances.
• Support month-end close, reporting and forecasting activities.
• Post and maintain general ledger journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting requirements and budgets.

Skills

Journals

Accruals

Reconciliations

Month-end

Excel

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Job description

Accounts Assistant

15-Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Dublin City Centre | Hybrid Working

An established and well-known entertainment organisation in Dublin City Centre is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a 15-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and wants exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities beyond traditional Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable duties.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day accounting function while gaining valuable experience across revenue accounting, month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting, forecasting, and general finance operations.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, shows initiative, and enjoys being part of a busy team. The successful candidate will be naturally curious, confident in asking questions, and eager to take on new responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Reconciliations

• Review, reconcile and post daily revenue transactions.
• Monitor daily income reporting and ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with operational teams.
• Support non-finance stakeholders with accounting-related queries.

Administration

• Prepare calculations relating to various revenue streams and associated fees.
• Maintain supporting documentation and schedules.
• Raise monthly invoices and assist with accrued income reconciliations.

Month-End Activities

• Prepare monthly accrual schedules and associated journal entries.
• Monitor invoicing activity and clear monthly accrual balances.
• Assist with month-end close activities and ensure accurate financial records.

Reporting

• Post and maintain general ledger journals.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse actual performance against forecasted revenues and costs.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting requirements.
• Support budget preparation and forecasting processes.

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Exposure to journals, accruals, reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Confidence communicating with colleagues across different departments.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accounting Technician qualification or studies towards a professional accounting qualification would be advantageous.

The Ideal Candidate

You'll be:

• Outgoing and personable.
• Assertive when required and comfortable following up on outstanding items.
• Solution-focused with a strong sense of initiative.
• Adaptable and open to learning new ways of working.
• Eager to contribute beyond your core responsibilities.
• Someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys supporting others.

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model.
• During probation: 3 days per week onsite.
• Following probation: alternating hybrid pattern of 2 days onsite / 3 days onsite.
• Dublin City Centre location.
• 39-hour working week.
• Flexitime available, with start times between 8:00am and 10:30am and corresponding flexible finish times.