Assistant Accountant – Wexford

Purcell O’Leary; Wexford; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell O’ Leary are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing agricultural business in Leinster. You will maintain accurate financial records, assist with reporting, and ensure sector compliance while supporting day-to-day accounting tasks.

The role covers accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliation, cost analysis, grant administration, payroll assistance, and month-end close, with emphasis on cost tracking and agri-specific schemes.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years accounts experience
• Experience and understanding of the Agricultural sector
• A good attitude and good communication experience

Responsibilities

• Financial Record-Keeping—Maintain ledgers, journals, and daily transaction records.
• Accounts Payable—Process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable—Issue customer invoices, monitor debtors, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Bank Reconciliation—Reconcile farm bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts.
• Cost Analysis—Track variable and fixed costs, assist with budgeting, and support cost-per-unit analysis.
• Grant & Scheme Support—Assist with documentation for DAFM schemes, maintain compliance records, and prepare submissions.
• Payroll Assistance—Support weekly/fortnightly payroll for farm staff and seasonal workers.
• Month-End Support—Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and assist with management accounts.

Skills

Accounts experience

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Cost analysis

Job description

Purcell O’ Leary are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant for our growing client.

This role supports the finance function of an agricultural business by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance with sector‑specific regulations.

The role combines traditional accounting tasks with agri‑focused responsibilities such as cost tracking, accounting, and grant administration.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant

• Financial Record‑Keeping— Maintain ledgers, journals, and daily transaction records for the operations of the business
• Accounts Payable— Process supplier invoices (feed mills, vets, contractors), reconcile statements, and prepare payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable— Issue customer invoices (milk, grain, livestock sales), monitor debtors, and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Bank Reconciliation— Reconcile farm bank accounts, credit cards, and merchant accounts.
• Cost Analysis— Track variable and fixed costs, assist with budgeting, and support cost‑per‑unit analysis
• Grant & Scheme Support— Assist with documentation for DAFM schemes (e.g., BISS, ACRES, TAMS), maintain compliance records, and prepare submissions.
• Payroll Assistance— Support weekly/fortnightly payroll for farm staff and seasonal workers.
• Month‑End Support— Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and assist with management accounts.

Requirement for the Assistant Accountant role:

5 to 7 years Accounts Experience

Experience and understanding of the Agricultural sector

A good attitude and good communication experience