Assistant Accountant

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Ulster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for its Ballinagh, Co. Cavanbased finance team.

The role covers day-to-day accounting across a busy function, including purchase/sales invoicing, reconciliations, payroll, month-end activities and year-end support. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in accounts payable/receivable, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with Sage or Xero.

Qualifications

• Experience in day-to-day accounts across a varied finance function.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or similar.
• An Accounting Technician qualification or relevant accounting studies would be advantageous.
• Strong practical accounting experience will be equally valued.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and sales invoices.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank and supplier reconciliations.
• Conduct credit control and debtor management.
• Prepare and process payments.
• Handle VAT and Revenue-related returns.
• Process payroll and related administration.
• Assist with month-end accounts and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support year-end prep.
• Respond to supplier and customer account queries.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Sage

Xero

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Hands-on

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Relevant accounting studies

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join an established business based in Ballinagh, Co. Cavan.

This is a varied, hands-on finance role offering exposure across the day-to-day accounting function and would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or Assistant Accountant looking to take on a broad role within a busy working environment.

The Role

Working as part of the finance function, responsibilities will include:

• Processing purchase and sales invoices
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank and supplier reconciliations
• Credit control and debtor management
• Preparing and processing payments
• VAT and Revenue-related returns
• Payroll processing and associated administration
• Assisting with month-end accounts and reporting
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting year-end preparation
• Responding to supplier and customer account queries
• Providing general support across the wider finance function

About You

We’re looking for someone with a solid grounding in day-to-day accounts who is comfortable working across a varied finance function.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Accounting Technician, Bookkeeper or similar position
• Good working knowledge of accounts payable, receivable and reconciliations
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Xero or similar
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved across the finance function

An Accounting Technician qualification or relevant accounting studies would be advantageous, although strong practical accounting experience will be equally valued.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a broad accounting position where they can build on their existing experience and gain further exposure across the finance function.

You’ll be joining an established Cavan business offering a varied workload, a supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop within the role.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Claire or Rachel at Force Recruitment for a confidential discussion. 086-1647164