Book Keeper

Euro Executive Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Euro Executive Recruitment in Cork seeks an experienced Bookkeeper/Payroll specialist to join our client's team. The role covers end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll data preparation, and timely financial reporting.

The candidate will manage bank reconciliations, supplier payments, VAT records, and liaise with external accountants. Proficiency in Sage and MS Office is essential, with a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, Payroll Administrator or similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Bookkeeping experience including reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Experience within the construction or manufacturing industry (desirable).
• Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage accounting software.
• Manage the full bookkeeping function including day-to-day financial administration.
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, credit notes, and expenses.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payments and payment runs.
• Monitor cash flow, track company expenditure, and flag variances.
• Assist with payroll administration, timesheets, and payroll data preparation.
• Maintain VAT records and assist with VAT returns preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve queries.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and summaries for management review.
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors, providing required documentation.
• Ensure financial records are audit-ready and compliant with company policies.
• Maintain confidential financial documentation and filing systems.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sage accounting software

Job description

We are currently looking for experienced Bookkeeper/ Payroll specialist to join our client`s team in Co, Cork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using Sage accounting software
• Manage the full bookkeeping function including day-to-day financial administration
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices, credit notes, and expenses
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare and process supplier payments and payment runs
• Monitor cash flow, track company expenditure, and flag variances
• Assist with payroll administration, timesheets, and payroll data preparation
• Maintain VAT records and assist with VAT returns preparation
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve queries
• Prepare monthly financial reports and summaries for management review
• Liaise with external accountants and auditors, providing required documentation
• Ensure financial records are audit-ready and compliant with company policies
• Maintain confidential financial documentation and filing systems

Requirements:

• Proven experience in an Bookkeeper, Accounts Administrator, Payroll Administrator or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software (essential)
• Solid bookkeeping experience including reconciliations, invoicing, and financial reporting
• Experience within the construction or manufacturing industry (desirable)
• Excellent organisational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Professional, reliable, and proactive approach