Senior Accounts Administrator

CREGG; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Home & Hardware store is seeking a Senior Accounts Administrator to join their team in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. This permanent position requires onsite work and involves responsibilities such as bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and support in accounts payable and receivable. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of relevant experience, strong financial knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The company is open to a 4-day working week, catering to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years experience in an Accounts Assistant, AP or AR and/or general accounting support position.
• Confidentiality and discretion of an extremely high level is expected.
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Become the principal point of contact on the Finance Team for reconciling Daily Cash Up Summary sheets.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliations for multiple high volume assigned bank accounts.
• Provide cover & assistance for team members when needed.

Skills

Financial principles understanding

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

ERP systems (Agility)

MS Office suite

Job description

CREGG is currently seeking a Senior Accounts Administrator to join a leading Home & Hardware store nationwide based at the offices in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Our client is a one‑stop shop for all your building, home and garden needs. This is a permanent position which will require the candidate to be based onsite. Please note that our client will consider a 4‑day working week.

Location

Thurles Co. Tipperary – this role would be best suited to someone who is located within a 45‑minute commute of Thurles.

Reporting to

Financial Controller

Type

Permanent – will consider a 4 or 5 day working week.

Responsibilities

• Become the principal point of contact on the Finance Team for reconciling Daily Cash Up Summary sheets to our Bank Accounts ensuring financial data integrity.
• Work as part of the wider Finance team that is responsible for counting cash, organising the cash counting roster for large store events, annual leave etc.

Bank Reconciliations

• Prepare daily bank reconciliations for multiple high volume assigned bank accounts.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with more junior team members of the team & review the less complex bank accounts completed by them.
• Process payments to on‑line banking system for approval by manager, updating bank payment details for new suppliers/change in banking details for BACS runs.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Support

• Provide cover & assistance for team members when needed.
• Enter supplier invoices into the accounting system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Support credit control activities, including debtor meetings, internal follow‑up with Sales Reps etc.
• Assist in the overall maintenance of accurate supplier & customer account records.

BICF Reports

• Preparing monthly BICF report/reconciliation.

Ad hoc Tax Reporting

• Quarterly RCT Returns, bi‑monthly Intrastat Returns & Annual Form 46G’s.

Other Duties

• Assist in the reconciliation and posting of Company Credit Cards.
• Completion of CSO returns.
• Identify and contribute to process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function.
• Provide support to the wider finance team as required.
• Other ad hoc duties and projects as advised by the Financial Controller.

Skills & Attributes

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant, AP or AR and/or general accounting support position.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and practices.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Proficient across the MS Office suite with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots).
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems.
• Experience in using ERP systems e.g. Agility.
• Confidentiality and discretion of an extremely high level is expected.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple priorities.