Assistant Accountant (Fully Onsite, Dublin West)

Barden | B Corp; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden | B Corp is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our expanding finance team in Dublin. The role offers exposure to month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting with room for professional development.

The successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller, work closely with the wider team, and support audits while contributing to a fast-paced finance function.

Qualifications

• Accounting technician or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified is required.
• Minimum 3 years in an accounting role with bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations and payroll processing experience.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits in accounting.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and ERP systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Complete bank reconciliations and prepare daily cash flow forecasts for senior finance review.
• Process daily customer refunds and settlements with accuracy before approval.
• Manage customer invoicing cycles and reconcile accounts to adhere to credit terms.
• Prepare and present AR reports and month-end analyses including bad debt provisioning.
• Coordinate month-end activities including intercompany reconciliations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and wider operational teams.
• Support audit processes with documentation for internal and external auditors.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Balance sheet reconciliations

Payroll processing

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting technician or ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

ERP systems

Job description

Barden have been exclusively engaged by a well-established distributor within Ireland and the UK who are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their expanding finance team.

This is a key hire for the finance team as the company continues to grow. The ideal individual will be an enthusiastic professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment.

The Assistant Accountant will report to the Financial Controller, working closely with wider team. This role offers exposure to month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting, with room for professional development.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Completing bank reconciliations and preparing daily cash flow forecasts for senior finance review.
• Processing daily customer refunds and settlements, ensuring accuracy before approval.
• Managing customer invoicing cycles and reconciling accounts to ensure adherence to credit terms.
• Preparing and presenting AR reports and month-end analyses, including bad debt provisioning and aged debt trend monitoring.
• Coordinating month-end activities, including intercompany reconciliations.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with finance and wider operational teams.
• Supporting audit processes with documentation for internal and external auditors.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Accounting technician or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA);
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role with expertise in bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and payroll processing;
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits;
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills;
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), and other ERP systems.