Finance and Office Manager (County Cork)

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden | B Corp, an Irish manufacturing business in Cork, is seeking a hands-on Bookkeeping/Accounts Assistant to support the CEO and finance function. The role blends bookkeeping, payroll processing, and office coordination to help drive growth.

You will maintain records in Sage, process invoices, manage AR/AP, perform bank reconciliations, and assist external accountants while ensuring accuracy and discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounts assistant role.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software.
• Experience with payroll processing using Thesaurus or an equivalent system.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage.
• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes.
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Completing bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Preparing and filing Revenue returns, including VAT and RCT.
• Assisting with payroll administration using Thesaurus.
• Supporting external accountants with required documentation.
• Monitoring cash flow and company expenditure.
• Assisting with budgeting and cost control.
• Providing administrative support to senior management.
• Managing diaries, meetings and scheduling.
• Preparing reports, presentations and documentation.
• Handling confidential business information with discretion.
• Supporting internal coordination and general office operations.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Payroll processing

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Office

Tools

Thesaurus payroll system

Sage

Job description

This is an opportunity to become an integral part of a growing Irish manufacturing business, with a varied role and the opportunity to make a real contribution to the company's continued growth.

The company has experienced significant growth since launching. With further expansion planned, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business and play a key role in its continued development.

About the Role:

This is a hands-on role combining bookkeeping, payroll processing, facilities coordination and direct support to the CEO.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Maintaining accurate financial records using Sage
• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Completing bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Preparing and filing Revenue returns, including VAT and RCT
• Assisting with payroll administration using Thesaurus
• Supporting external accountants with required documentation
• Monitoring cash flow and company expenditure
• Assisting with budgeting and cost control
• Providing administrative support to senior management
• Managing diaries, meetings and scheduling
• Preparing reports, presentations and documentation
• Handling confidential business information with discretion
• Supporting internal coordination and general office operations

About the Person:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping or accounts assistant type role
• Strong working knowledge of Sage accounting software
• Experience with payroll processing using Thesaurus or an equivalent system
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook