Assistant Accountant – Hybrid Start, Growth Finance

Harris-Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Contribution Pension 5% match

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Harris Group, Ireland’s leading distributor of commercial vehicles and aftersales services, invites applications for a hands-on accounting role within its fast-paced finance team in Dublin. The successful candidate will handle bank and intercompany reconciliations, assist with month-end close, oversee expenses, and deliver regular reports while supporting the wider finance team.

With 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and a pro-active approach, you will contribute to process

Qualifications

• Experience in bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficient in month-end close processes and reporting.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Bank Reconciliations: Regular reconciliations for all group bank accounts and resolve reconciling items.
• Intercompany Reconciliations: Reconcile intercompany balances with group entities.
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts including stock, grants, VAT.
• Month-End Closing: Coordinate month-end activities and provide reporting.
• Expenses: Oversee expense postings and ad hoc analysis.
• Reporting and support: Prepare weekly/monthly reports and assist with financial tasks.
• Audit Support: Prepare files and schedules for auditors.
• Process Improvement: Identify efficiencies in finance processes.

Skills

Bank Reconciliations

Intercompany Reconciliations

Month-end Closing

Excel

Accounting software

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Accounting technician or part qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Harris Group, Ireland’s leading distributor of commercial vehicles and aftersales services, invites applications for a hands-on accounting role within its fast-paced finance team in Dublin. The successful candidate will handle bank and intercompany reconciliations, assist with month-end close, oversee expenses, and deliver regular reports while supporting the wider finance team.

With 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel skills, and a pro-active approach, you will contribute to process