Assistant Accountant

Wallace Myers International; Leinster; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term maternity cover contract

Broad exposure across a busy finance

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a fixed-term maternity cover role in North Dublin. The position provides exposure to month-end reporting, supplier management, VAT returns and financial analysis within a busy finance team.

You will process purchase orders and invoices, maintain the fixed asset register, and support the Financial Manager with reporting and ad-hoc projects. The ideal candidate has prior Assistant Accountant experience, strong Excel skills, and an

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Full driving licence and own transport required.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and overhead invoices
• Supplier set-up, reconciliations and query resolution
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and related reporting
• Assisting with month-end accounts, accruals and prepayments
• Revenue, cost and gross profit reconciliations
• Preparation of VAT, VIES and other statutory returns
• Supporting the Financial Manager with finance reporting and ad-hoc projects

Skills

Assistant Accountant experience

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organisation

Independent working

Tools

Accounting familiarity

Job description

Immediate Start | Maternity Cover | Office Based

Our client, a well-established business in North Dublin, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract.

This is a varied role offering exposure to month-end reporting, supplier management, statutory returns, fixed assets, and financial analysis in a busy and supportive environment.

Duties:

• Processing purchase orders and overhead invoices
• Supplier set-up, reconciliations and query resolution
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and related reporting
• Assisting with month-end accounts, accruals and prepayments
• Revenue, cost and gross profit reconciliations
• Preparation of VAT, VIES and other statutory returns
• Supporting the Financial Manager with finance reporting and ad-hoc projects

Skills:

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong Microsoft Excel and systems skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Flexible and proactive approach
• Full driving licence and own transport required

What's on Offer

• Fixed-term maternity cover contract
• Broad exposure across a busy finance function
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive salary package