Accounts Assistant, Naas, Co. Kildare

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. The role requires a minimum of five years in a similar role with strong Excel and accounting software skills.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, VAT/CSO submissions, payroll backup, and supporting year-end duties. A migration from Sage to Evolution MX is planned for Jan 2027, with audit support and process improvements as part of the finance team."

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in an accounts assistant role.
• Good working knowledge of Excel required.
• Experience with accounting software and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and process expenses with approvals.
• Prepare & issue customer invoices on valuations/progress reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end preparation.
• Assist with migration from Sage to Evolution MX (go live Jan 2027).
• Assist with external audit queries and documentation.

Skills

Excel

5+ years experience

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Education

Accounting technician or similar

Tools

Sage

Evolution MX

Job description

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.

A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
• Monitor cash flow
• Process employee expenses and ensure appropriate approvals
• Maintain accurate financial records and cost allocation
• Processing payments and bank transfers
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• RCT payments & submission
• Preparation of project cost reports as required
• Prepare & issue customer invoices on foot of valuations / progress reports
• Backup for payroll function
• Submission of CSO and other statutory returns
• Assist with month-end and year-end preparation
• Assist with migration from Sage to Evolution MX – go live Jan 2027
• Assist with external audit & resolution of audit queries
• Provide documentation and schedules as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes
• Other ad hoc duties across the finance team

The Person

Key Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in an account’s assistant role.
• Accounting technician or similar qualification
• Experience in construction industry an advantage
• Payroll experience desirable but not essential
• Excellent organisational and administration skills with strong attention to detail
• “Can-do” attitude and solution focused mindset
• Experience using accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritise workload and work under pressure