Accounts Assistant - Kildare

Barden | B Corp; Kildare; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance function in Ireland. This hands-on role covers the full accounts payable cycle and supports cashflow and budgets.

You will work closely with the hiring manager, take ownership of day-to-day accounting, and contribute to month-end processes as part of a growing team. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping or assistant accounting across payables, reconciliations, and journals.
• Working knowledge of RCT and VAT.
• Comfortable with three-way matching and month-end routines.
• Positive attitude and real interest in the work.
• Hungry to learn and take on more over time.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, including three-way matching to purchase orders.
• Handle RCT and VAT.
• Complete bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Post journals and keep the ledgers accurate.
• Help with cashflow and budgets.

Skills

Accounts payable

Three-way matching

VAT knowledge

RCT knowledge

Bank reconciliations

Journals posting

Job description

Barden is working with an established business as they look to hire an experienced Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant. This is a hands-on role at the heart of a busy finance function, covering the full accounts payable cycle and supporting cashflow and budgets.

You will work closely with the hiring manager and take real ownership of the day-to-day accounting.

“This is a busy role with plenty to learn, and the right person will be hungry to get stuck in. A good attitude is the first thing I look for.” Hiring Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Manage accounts payable, including three-way matching to purchase orders.
• Handle RCT and VAT.
• Complete bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Post journals and keep the ledgers accurate.
• Help with cashflow and budgets.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Bookkeeping or assistant accountant experience across payables, reconciliations, and journals.
• Working knowledge of RCT and VAT.
• Comfortable with three-way matching and month-end routines.
• A positive attitude and real interest in the work.
• Hungry to learn and keen to take on more over time.