Finance Assistant

Matchtech; Leinster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time position

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive finance environment

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Finance Assistant to join a leading finance team in Dundalk on a permanent, full-time basis. This role suits a recent Business or Accounting graduate or someone with accounts payable experience who wants to develop in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Reporting to the Finance Officer, you will support day-to-day finance tasks while collaborating with Procurement and Commercial teams across locations.

Qualifications

• Business or Accounting degree preferred, or prior accounts payable experience.
• Understanding of finance and accounts payable processes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT skills and experience using finance systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in the ERP system.
• Reconcile creditor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare scheduled supplier payments for EU and non-EU suppliers.
• Liaise with site managers and suppliers on queries.
• Analyse and reconcile credit card transactions, expenses and payments.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and postings across entities.
• Support month-end and year-end close and reporting.
• Contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Business or Accounting degree

Tools

ERP system

Finance software

Job description

Finance Assistant

Salary - €30,000 - €35,000

Hours - Full-Time

Location - Dundalk

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to join a leading finance team in Dundalk on a permanent basis. This role is ideal for a recent Business or Accounting graduate, or an individual with accounts payable experience looking to develop their career within a fast-paced and supportive finance environment. Reporting to the Finance Officer, you will support the day-to-day finance function while working closely with the Procurement and Commercial teams across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices into the ERP system, ensuring accurate and timely financial records
• Complete creditor statement reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare scheduled supplier payment runs for both EU and non-EU suppliers
• Liaise with site managers and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment queries
• Analyse, post and reconcile credit card transactions, expenses and payments
• Assist with bank reconciliations and financial postings across multiple entities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reporting requirements
• Carry out ad hoc finance duties and contribute to process improvements and efficiencies

Requirements

• Business or Accounting degree preferred, or previous experience within an accounts payable role
• Good understanding of finance and accounts payable processes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive and willing to identify opportunities for process improvement
• Strong IT skills and experience using finance systems would be advantageous

Benefits

• Permanent, full-time position within a growing organisation
• Broad exposure across accounts payable, reconciliations, payments and financial reporting
• Supportive environment with excellent learning and development opportunities
• Ideal role for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance