Assistant Accountant

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days' annual leave

On-site parking

Mentoring from Finance Manager

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established business based in Dublin 12. The role focuses on management accounts, month-end reporting and financial reporting with close mentoring from a Finance Manager.

You’ll work on the full monthly accounting cycle, supporting day-to-day finance in a hands-on team. This is ideal for an Accounts Technician looking to progress to the next level.

Qualifications

• Experience with month-end processes and general accounting principles.
• Exposure to management accounts and financial reporting.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activities.
• Journals, accruals and prepayments handling are familiar tasks.
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage responsibilities across different finance areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the month-end close and ensure reporting is completed on time.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and allocate transactions.

Skills

Month-end close experience

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Accountant | Up to €50K | Dublin 12

Excel Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established business based in Dublin 12.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounts professional who wants to build stronger experience across management accounts, month-end reporting and financial reporting, rather than being limited to transactional accounting.

Working closely with an experienced Finance Manager, you will be involved in the full monthly accounting cycle while also supporting the day-to-day finance function. The role offers plenty of hands-on responsibility alongside mentoring and support, making it particularly suited to an Accounts Technician or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career.

Company Overview

Our client is an established business with a busy and structured finance function. You will join a supportive team and work directly with the Finance Manager, gaining exposure across management accounts, month-end reporting and the wider finance operation. The position offers a good mix of autonomy, development and practical accounting experience without losing the support of a senior finance professional.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to €50,000 DOE
• Permanent, full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• Fully office-based in Dublin 12
• 20 days' annual leave
• On-site parking
• Direct mentoring from an experienced Finance Manager
• Exposure to management accounts and month-end reporting
• Opportunity to develop broader technical accounting experience
• Career development and progression opportunities

Key Duties

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Support the month-end close and ensure reporting is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments
• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and ensure transactions are correctly allocated
• Assist with financial analysis and investigate variances where required
• Support the preparation of monthly reporting packs and supporting schedules
• Manage accounts payable, including supplier invoices and payment runs
• Assist with accounts receivable, customer invoicing and credit control queries
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Process employee expenses and maintain supporting documentation
• Assist with payroll processing for a small number of employees
• Support audit requirements and provide financial information when required
• Maintain accurate records using Excel and the company's accounting system
• Work closely with the Finance Manager on process improvements and ad hoc accounting projects

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Technician or similar finance role
• Good understanding of month-end processes and general accounting principles
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger activities
• Exposure to management accounts and financial reporting
• Understanding of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Strong Microsoft Excel and accounting system skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and manage responsibilities across different areas of finance
• Proactive approach with the confidence to take ownership of tasks
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a finance team
• Full, unrestricted permission to work in Ireland
• Ability to commute to Dublin 12 for a fully office-based role
• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified accountant, including ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent
• Previous experience assisting with monthly management accounts
• Hands-on month-end close experience
• Experience preparing journals, accruals and prepayments
• Previous experience supporting a Finance Manager or Financial Controller
• Exposure to payroll and audit processes

This role offers valuable experience within a hands-on finance function, with direct exposure to management accounts, month-end reporting and financial reporting, alongside the support of an experienced Finance Manager. It would be an excellent next step for an Assistant Accountant looking to strengthen their technical accounting experience and continue progressing their career.