Accounts / Office Manager - Permanent - Dublin 12

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd is seeking an experienced Accounts / Office Manager for a permanent, on-site role in Parkwest, Dublin 12. The successful candidate will have at least five years in a similar role, with Sage Line 50 experience as a strong advantage and solid Excel skills.

The role covers full bookkeeping, AP/AR, VAT returns, payroll assistance and month-end reporting, with an emphasis on accuracy, compliance and efficient office operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping/accounts/office management.
• Sage Line 50 experience would be an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day bookkeeping records and keep accounts up to date.
• Manage Accounts Payable: invoices, purchases, payments.
• Manage Accounts Receivable: invoices, debtors, cash flow monitoring.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across all accounts.
• Prepare VAT returns and liaise with external accountant for period/year-end.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Excel proficiency

Sage Line 50

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Accounting qualification (IATI/ACCA/ACA part-qualified)

Tools

Sage Line 50

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Accounts / Office Manager Permanent Parkwest, Dublin 12 Salary: €45,000 - €50,000 Office Based

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts / Office Manager on a permanent basis. Candidates will need to have a minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role. Experience using Sage Line 50 would be a distinct advantage A good working knowledge of Excel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate day-to-day bookkeeping records and ensure the accounts are kept fully up to date.
• Manage Accounts Payable process supplier invoices, match to purchase orders and deliveries, resolve queries and prepare payment runs.
• Manage Accounts Receivable raise and issue customer invoices, monitor debtors, follow up on overdue accounts and support healthy cash flow.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations across all accounts and reconcile card, PayPal and online-store (WooCommerce) transactions.
• Process and schedule supplier payments accurately and on time, maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Handle customer and supplier invoicing, credit notes, statements and refunds.
• Reconcile petty cash, company credit cards and employee expenses.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and support other Revenue/ROS obligations, liaising with the external accountant at period and year end.
• Assist with payroll preparation and related returns (PAYE/PRSI/USC), as required.
• Produce month-end reports, aged debtor/creditor listings and management figures for the MD.
• Maintain accurate, well-organised financial records and filing in line with statutory retention requirements.
• Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the office and ensure all administrative functions operate efficiently.
• Act as a first point of contact for incoming calls, emails and general enquiries, directing them appropriately.
• Manage office supplies, equipment, service contracts and relationships with suppliers and service providers.
• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems (digital and physical), ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Support stock, purchasing and order-processing administration in coordination with the sales and warehouse team.
• Coordinate general HR administration records, leave tracking, new-starter paperwork and health & safety documentation.

Key Skills

• Experience: proven experience in a bookkeeping, accounts or accounts/office management role, ideally within an SME.
• Technical knowledge: strong working knowledge of the full bookkeeping cycle AP, AR, bank reconciliations and VAT returns.
• Software: proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar; minimum five years' experience) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Accuracy: excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy with numbers and records.
• Organisation: outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Independence: self-motivated and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills and a professional, customer-focused manner.
• Trust: discretion, integrity and the ability to handle confidential financial and personal information.
• Accounting/bookkeeping qualification (e.g. IATI, ACCA/ACA part-qualified, or equivalent).
• Experience of Irish VAT and payroll (PAYE/PRSI/USC) and ROS filing.
• Experience in a retail, wholesale, trades or e-commerce business.
• Familiarity with e-commerce/WooCommerce and online payment reconciliation.
• Experience supporting a business owner or senior manager directly.