Bookkeeper – AR/AP, Payroll & Reconciliations (Ireland/UK)

Tricel; Killarney; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent development opportunities

Supportive, collaborative culture

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax-free vouchers €1,500

Sports and Social Club

Job summary

Tricel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to join our Finance team. Based at headquarters, you will support daily financial operations across Ireland and the UK, handling AR/AP, banking, payroll support and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will work with site teams and Group Finance to drive improvements in finance processes, contribute to month-end closing, and assist with VAT, customs declarations, and year-end audits.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and remote teams.
• Experience using accounting systems (Sage an advantage).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, AP/AR, bank reconciliations and month-end processes.
• AAT or equivalent qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable ledger and allocate payments to invoices.
• Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and chase payments.
• Maintain accurate AR ledgers and support month-end closing.
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Match POs, delivery notes and invoices and investigate differences.
• Reconcile supplier statements and vendor records.
• Reconcile multiple bank accounts and post transactions.
• Set up payments and manage direct debits and standing orders.
• Prepare and review monthly payroll files.
• Reconcile corporate credit card activity and ensure proper coding.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for senior finance staff.
• Support VAT and Customs declarations and year-end audit.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Excel

AP/AR

Education

AAT or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Job description

Tricel in Killarney, Co. Kerry, is seeking a meticulous Bookkeeper to join our Finance team. Based at headquarters, you will support daily financial operations across Ireland and the UK, handling AR/AP, banking, payroll support and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with company policies.

You will work with site teams and Group Finance to drive improvements in finance processes, contribute to month-end closing, and assist with VAT, customs declarations, and year-end audits.