Accounts Assistant – Maternity Cover (Hybrid Ireland)

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

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.