Accounts Assistant

BENNETT CONSTRUCTION; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Ireland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their Purchasing Team. The role involves managing financial obligations, processing vendor invoices, and ensuring accuracy in accounts payable. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with SAP Business One is a plus. This position offers a contract for 6-12 months with full support from a qualified team.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices for accuracy and process them.
• Liaise with managers for invoice approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Suggest payment runs after reconciliation.
• Input approved employee expenses in SAP.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding queries.
• Respond to audit requests promptly.
• Monitor and maintain control of supplier accounts.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Organizational skills

Communication with suppliers

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Overview

Position Type: Full-Time, contract position - 6-12 months

Job Purpose Bennett Construction are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Purchasing Team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of accounts payable processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a crucial role in managing the company’s financial obligations and ensuring that all vendor invoices are processed accurately and on time.

Familiarity with SAP Business One is preferable but not essential.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Invoice processing: Review details of invoices for accuracy in terms of billing entity, checking quantities to goods received notes and prices to purchase orders
• Invoice Control: Liaise with the purchasing manager and site teams and surveyors for necessary approvals of invoices
• Reconciliation: Reconcile supplier monthly statements to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Payment Processing: Following completion of the approval and reconciliation process, suggest both Mid-Month and Month-End payment runs to the accounts team for payment
• Employee expense processing: Inputting approved employee expenses on SAP and suggesting for payment as part of payment runs
• Liaison: Communicate with suppliers to resolve queries and provide updates on account statuses
• Audit Requests: Respond to supplier requests for audit verifications promptly
• Account Management: Monitor and maintain control of supplier accounts, addressing credit balances and investigating discrepancies.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Undertake any other duties required by your manager that align with your skills

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