Accounts Assistant, Rathangan, Co. Kildare

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

Job summary

Leinster Appointments is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis in Ireland. The role requires 3+ years in a similar position with strong Excel skills and familiarity with Business Central; responsibilities include vendor invoicing, reconciliations, payroll support, and cash management.

Candidate must demonstrate attention to detail and good time management to meet month-end and year-end deadlines, with duties spanning AP/AR and CSO/Revenue returns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Experience with Business Central is an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledgers.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.

Responsibilities

• Check and verify vendor invoices for accuracy.
• Code invoices to the correct accounts and cost centres.
• Reconcile vendor statements and fix discrepancies.
• Answer phone calls and emails from suppliers and staff.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Daily Cash Reconciliation.
• Assist with preparation of Payroll.
• Assist with ad hoc Accounts Receivable tasks.
• Preparation of CSO and Revenue Returns.
• Verification of Haulage transactions.
• Assist with month end deadline and year end audit.

Skills

Accounts experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Vendor invoicing

Tools

Business Central

Excel

Job description

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

Candidates will need to have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.

Experience using Business Central would be a distinct advantage

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Check and verify vendor invoices for accuracy
• Code invoices to the correct accounts and cost centres.
• Reconcile vendor statements and fix any discrepancies.
• Answer phone calls and emails from suppliers and staff.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Daily Cash Reconciliation.
• Assist with preparation of Payroll.
• Assist with ad hoc Accounts Receivable tasks.
• Preparation of various CSO and Revenue Returns.
• Verification of Haulage transactions.
• Assist with month end deadline and year end audit.

The Person

Key Skills:

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or administration role.
• Experience with Business Central an advantage.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and general ledgers.
• Strong attention to detail and good time management.