Accounts Assistant – (Contract Role)

Arcon Recruitment Services; Ballina, Castlebar, Westport; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant for a contract role in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The role suits someone with accounts experience who can handle a varied workload within a busy finance team.

The position includes processing invoices, bank reconciliations, queries from suppliers and customers, payroll support and month-end tasks, along with general finance administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, bookkeeping or finance office role.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A helpful, professional approach to colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices, payments and expenses.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Respond to account queries from suppliers and customers.
• Support payroll, VAT preparation and month-end tasks as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Deadline-oriented

Professional communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Accounts Assistant – Contract Role

Location: Ballina, Co. Mayo
Job type: Full-time contract

Arcon Recruitment is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant for a contract role with a business in Ballina. This position would suit someone with accounts experience who enjoys a varied workload and can quickly settle into a busy finance team.

The role

• Process purchase and sales invoices, payments and expenses.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records.
• Respond to account queries from suppliers and customers.
• Support payroll, VAT preparation and month-end tasks as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in an accounts assistant, bookkeeping or finance office role.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A helpful, professional approach to colleagues, customers and suppliers.

The role is based in Ballina, Co. Mayo, and may also suit candidates commuting from Foxford, Killala, Crossmolina, Swinford or Castlebar.