Accounts Assistant – Maternity Cover

Viatel Technology Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension (company matched 5%)

Income protection

Death in Service

Maternity/Paternity Benefit

Discounted broadband

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Viatel Technology Group in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking an organised and detail-focused Accounts Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover in our Finance team.

You will provide day-to-day support across the finance function, process invoices and reconciliations, prepare balance sheet schedules and monthly journals, and liaise with internal departments to resolve queries. The role is hybrid (Dublin-based) with scope to contribute to audits and ad hoc finance projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role.
• Accounting Technician, IATI/ATI qualification or progress towards ACCA/CIMA, advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team with month-end processes and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and company procedures are followed.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and monthly journal postings.
• Understand accounting principles to perform month end tasks.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve finance queries.
• Support audit requirements by providing documentation and transaction information.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and administrative duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Team player

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Accounting Technician

IATI/ATI qualification

ACCA/CIMA progression

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Copilot/Claude

Job description

Location: Hybrid / Dublin, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Accounting & Finance | Finance
Salary: Negotiable salary

Overview

Viatel Technology Group is a complete Digital Services provider. We provide fully managed security, networking, cloud and communications services to servicing a wide range of clients across a variety of business sectors. Our Culture ensures a work environment where everyone can contribute equally and reach their full potential.

Our Values

Customers Love our Service

Excellence is our Mantra

Trust is our Force Multiplier

We Care Deeply

The Role

Location: Dublin, Limerick or Belfast

Applications: Open to both internal and external candidates

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support across the finance function, helping to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on time, accounts are reconciled and queries are resolved efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Finance team with month-end processes and reporting.
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and company procedures are followed.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Prepare accruals, prepayments and associated monthly journal postings
• Understand accounting principles in order to perform month end tasks appropriately.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve finance queries.
• Support audit requirements by providing documentation and transaction information when required.
• Assist with ad hoc finance projects and administrative duties.

Who we're looking for

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, or similar finance role
• Accounting Technician, IATI/ATI qualification or progress towards an ACCA, CIMA qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience processing invoices, payments and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Copilot/Claude.
• Experience using an accounting or ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics is desirable).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy Finance team.
• Proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Personal Attributes

• Accurate and detail-focused.
• Highly organised and dependable.
• Strong team player.
• Comfortable working to deadlines.
• Proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Professional when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy environment.
• Health Insurance Contribution
• Pension (company matched up to 5%)
• Income Protection
• Death in Service
• Maternity/Paternity Benefit
• Discounted Broadband
• Cycle to Work