Assistant Accountant – 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland is seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Team with a range of accounting and analytical tasks. You will report to the Financial Controller and help manage AP/AR, record transactions, and prepare schedules using Asana.

The role requires 1–2 years' experience, solid accounting principles knowledge, and strong communication skills. Proactive, detail-oriented candidates will thrive in a collaborative finance environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or pursuing qualification.
• 1-2 years' experience as Accounts Assistant or Accounting Technician.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Passionate about Ireland's improvement and Rethink Ireland's mission.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Team with a range of accounting and analytical tasks.
• Report to the Financial Controller.
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Record all transactions in the ledgers.
• Prepare monthly payment run schedules using Asana.
• Complete monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Issue PO numbers and manage related queries.
• Assist in preparing the monthly Management Accounts Pack.
• Support the annual insurance renewal process.
• Support other day-to-day Finance Team activities.
• Support HR with timesheet data and TOIL calculations.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic Accounting Principles

Transaction Recording

Bank Reconciliation

Credit Card Reconciliation

Management Accounts

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Accounting Qualification

Tools

Asana

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Support the Finance Team by carrying out a range of accounting and analytical tasks.
• Report to the Financial Controller.
• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Record all transactions in the various ledgers.
• Prepare monthly payment run schedules using Asana.
• Complete monthly Bank and Credit Card reconciliations.
• Issue PO numbers and manage related queries.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts Pack.
• Support the annual insurance renewal process.
• Support other day-to-day Finance Team activities.
• Support HR with employee timesheet data and calculation of TOIL and employee hours.

Requirements

• An Accounting qualification (or pursuit of this qualification) and/or at least 1 - 2 years' experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Technician.
• A good understanding of basic accounting principles
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability work to strict deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Office including outlook, excel, and word
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive approach to work.
• You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland's mission and values.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong accounting skills with a focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management, alongside proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation processes. Capable of supporting finance operations while maintaining attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Qualification
• Accounts Payable Management
• Accounts Receivable Management
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Basic Accounting Principles
• Transaction Recording
• Bank Reconciliation
• Credit Card Reconciliation
• Monthly Management Accounts Preparation

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Proactive Approach
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to Work to Deadlines

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

• Finance Team Support
• Employee Timesheet Management
• Insurance Renewal Process
• PO Number Issuance

Tools & Technologies

• Asana
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook