Bookkeeper

Red Chair Recruitment; Cahersiveen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Bookkeeper for a well‑established family‑run business in Cahersiveen, County Kerry. The role is full‑time and in office, Monday to Friday, with responsibility for day‑to‑day financial administration and accurate records.

You will handle invoices, reconcile bank accounts, payroll, VAT, and reports, while liaising with external accountants and suppliers. A bookkeeping qualification and experience with Sage, Xero or similar are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or a similar financial role.
• Relevant bookkeeping, accounting or business qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial procedures.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Big Red Book, Xero or similar.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other relevant tax requirements.
• Process weekly/monthly payroll and maintain employee records.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and supplier accounts.
• Prepare regular financial reports and information for management.
• Liaise with external accountants, suppliers and customers when required.
• Maintain organised and confidential financial documentation.
• Assist with general office administration and other financial tasks as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial procedures

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bookkeeping qualification

Accounting qualification

Business qualification

Tools

Sage

Big Red Book

Xero

Job description

We are presently recruiting a Bookkeeper to join our clients, a well established family-run business in Cahersiveen, County Kerry. You will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the business. This is a full time, in office position with a Monday to Friday working week.

Key Duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and accounts.
• Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with other relevant tax requirements.
• Process weekly/monthly payroll and maintain employee records.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and supplier accounts.
• Prepare regular financial reports and information for management.
• Liaise with external accountants, suppliers and customers when required.
• Maintain organised and confidential financial documentation.
• Assist with general office administration and other financial tasks as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in bookkeeping or a similar financial role.
• Relevant bookkeeping, accounting or business qualification is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and financial procedures.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Big Red Book, Xero or similar.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Salary is in the region of €35,000. For further information, please email me