Accounts Assistant: Detail-Driven Finance Support

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

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.