Junior Accounts Assistant

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Finance / Accounting professional in County Dublin, Ireland to maintain general ledger, process payables/receivables, and prepare VAT and RCT returns. You will support month-end close, budgeting, and liaise with external auditors.

The role requires an ATI or equivalent, 1+ years in accounting, proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Business Central, Power BI). You will work independently and as part of a team to ensure data integrity.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role.
• ATI qualification or equivalent.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Knowledge of Irish tax regulations and financial governance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Process accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare VAT and RCT returns.
• Assist with payroll processing and related queries.
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity.
• Review / validation of employee monthly expenses.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounts Payable Processing

Accounts Receivable Processing

VAT Returns Preparation

RCT Returns Preparation

Payroll Processing

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cashflow Management

Financial Controls

Excel

Business Central

Power BI

Accounting Software

Education

Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)

Tools

Business Central

Power BI

Excel

Accounting Software

Job description

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare VAT and RCT returns
• Assist with payroll processing and related queries
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Review / validation of employee monthly expenses

Requirements

• Accounting Technician qualification (ATI) or equivalent desireable
• 1+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Irish tax regulations and financial governance

Desirable

• Experience with Business Central or Power BI
• Familiarity with cashflow management and financial controls

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, processing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Proficient in accounting software, Excel, and knowledgeable in Irish tax regulations and financial governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)
• 1+ Years Experience in Finance or Accounting Role
• Proficiency in Accounting Software
• Knowledge of Irish Tax Regulations
• Experience with Business Central or Power BI

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Accounts Receivable Processing
• VAT Returns Preparation
• RCT Returns Preparation
• Payroll Processing
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Cashflow Management
• Financial Controls

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organisational Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)

Industry Keywords

• Irish Tax Regulations
• Financial Governance
• Month-End Close Procedures
• Year-End Close Procedures
• External Auditors Liaison

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Business Central
• Power BI
• Accounting Software