Part-Time Bookkeeper

SeaClean; Dublin; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Flexitime

Job summary

SeaClean in Dublin, Ireland is seeking a proactive Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. You will manage day-to-day bookkeeping, invoicing, and ledger maintenance, ensuring records are accurate and well organised.

Working closely with the Director and CFO, you will perform reconciliations, supplier payments, credit control and support monthly management accounts. This role offers flexible hours and a per-hour pay rate.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar finance role.
• Experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing and ledger management.
• Sage accounting software experience; knowledge of Xero is advantageous.
• Strong MS Excel and Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.
• A relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification (ATI or equivalent) would be advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
• Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain debtor and creditor ledgers
• Prepare and issue client invoices and statements
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements
• Prepare monthly supplier payment runs for approval
• Manage credit control, including follow-up on outstanding payments
• Prepare regular debtor and creditor reports for management review
• Assist with month-end procedures and provide information to the CFO
• Assist with transition from Sage to Xero
• Support Directors with general accounts administration and ad hoc finance tasks

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Accounting or bookkeeping qualification (ATI or equivalent)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Part-Time Accounts Assistant – Dublin

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Part-Time
Reporting to: Director, working closely with the CFO

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Accounts Assistant to join our team in Dublin.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping and accounts administration, ensuring that financial records are accurate, up to date and well organised.

Working closely with the Director and CFO, the role will involve managing invoicing, bank reconciliations, debtor and creditor ledgers, supplier payments and credit control, as well as providing supporting financial information for monthly management accounts.

We currently use Sage accounting software.

This position would suit an experienced accounts professional who enjoys taking ownership of their work, can operate independently and is looking for a part-time role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date bookkeeping records
• Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintain debtor and creditor ledgers
• Prepare and issue client invoices and statements
• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and statements
• Prepare monthly supplier payment runs for approval
• Manage credit control, including following up on outstanding client payments
• Prepare regular debtor and creditor reports for management review
• Assist with month-end procedures and provide supporting information to the CFO for the preparation of management accounts
• Monitor and manage the accounts email inbox, responding to client and supplier queries promptly and professionally
• Assist with the transition from Sage to Xero.
• Support the Director and CFO with general accounts administration and other ad hoc finance-related tasks

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience in an Accounts Assistant, Bookkeeping or similar finance role
• Strong practical experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, invoicing and ledger management
• Experience using Sage accounting software; knowledge of Xero would be an advantage
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with clients and suppliers
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion
• A relevant accounting or bookkeeping qualification, such as ATI or equivalent, would be advantageous but is not essential

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive, dependable and methodical individual who is comfortable managing the day-to-day accounts function with minimal supervision.

The ideal candidate will have strong practical bookkeeping experience, take pride in maintaining accurate financial records and be confident communicating with clients, suppliers and management.

Working Arrangements

• Part-time position: 20hrs per week
• Working days/hours: Flexible
• Location: Office-based

Pay: From €20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 per week

Benefits

• Employee assistance program
• Flexitime

Work Location: In person