Temporary Accounts Assistant

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lex Consultancy is partnering with a client in Dublin 1 to fill a Temporary Accounts Assistant role. The position is 20 hours per week, fully onsite, Monday is essential, for a 2-month duration.

You will support the Head of Finance and the team with weekly payroll and general accounting duties, preparing journals, reconciliations, and assisting with VAT and month-end processes. The ideal candidate has payroll experience (Sage Payroll and ARW), strong Excel with Pivot Tables, and excellent

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Assistant or finance roles.
• Payroll experience with Sage Payroll and ARW.
• Strong Excel skills with Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll and liaise with HR and payroll bureau.
• Prepare weekly payroll journals.
• Prepare monthly journals, including depreciation and amortisation.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations including pensions, PAYE, floats and stock.
• Assisting with VAT filings.
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting.
• Assisting with budget templates.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assisting with general accounting and finance duties as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Excel

Pivot tables

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

ARW

Pivot Tables

Job description

Temporary Accounts Assistant – 20 Hours Per Week - Dublin 1

Duration: 2 Months
Location: Dublin 1, Fully onsite
Hours: 20 hours per week - 2.5 days per week, Monday essential

Lex Consultancy are delighted to be partnering with a fantastic client in Dublin 1 who are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary basis.

This is a varied role supporting the Head of Finance and wider finance team, with a particular focus on weekly payroll alongside general accounting duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing and assisting with weekly payroll, liaising with HR and the payroll bureau
• Preparing weekly payroll journals
• Preparing monthly journals, including depreciation and amortisation
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations, including pensions, PAYE, floats, Front of House lodgements, stock, net pay and salary control accounts
• Assisting with VAT filings
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting
• Assisting with budget templates
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Assisting with general accounting and finance duties as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant or finance role
• Previous payroll experience, ideally with Sage Payroll and ARW experience
• Strong Excel skills, including experience using Pivot Tables
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organisational and communication skills

If you can commit to the full duration of the assignment and are available to work every Monday, we would love to hear from you.