Accounts Assistant - Waterford

Weltec Engineering Ltd.; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Weltec Engineering Ltd. in Waterford is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team with day-to-day processing of financial transactions.

You will assist with purchase and sales ledgers, payroll administration, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting, maintaining accurate records. The role requires attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Interest in developing accounting knowledge and progressing professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly
• Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries promptly
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Raise customer invoices and credit notes
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile accounts
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the preparation of management accounts
• Review and validate employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payroll
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation and reconciliations
• Prepare ad hoc finance reports as required
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor

Accounts Assistant – Waterford

Role / Requirements:

Company Information and Introduction:

Weltec Engineering is a well-established and fast-growing company providing high-quality engineering and process solutions across Ireland. With a strong focus on innovation, safety, and client satisfaction, we deliver projects that consistently meet and exceed expectations.

As we continue to grow and expand we are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. The role will support all aspects of the finance function, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll administration, bank reconciliations, month-end reporting, and the maintenance of accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly
• Reconcile supplier statements and liaise with suppliers to resolve account queries promptly
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Raise customer invoices and credit notes
• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts
• Allocate customer receipts and reconcile accounts
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Assist with month-end closing activities
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Support the preparation of management accounts
• Review and validate employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payroll
• Support external auditors by providing requested documentation and reconciliations
• Prepare ad hoc finance reports as required
• Support the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role desirable
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• An interest in developing accounting knowledge and progressing professionally
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organisational and analytical skills
• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor with extensive experience in delivering complex turnkey projects in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Industrial, Data Centres, Healthcare, Public Works and Commercial sectors.

We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing support and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) enabling career progression, performance management and incentives and the opportunity to challenge yourself and progress your career with a growing and successful company. Weltec is ISO 9001:2015, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited and is also a registered Safe T Cert company.