Temporary Accounts Assistant — Part-Time (20 hrs/week)

Cpl; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

CPL are seeking an Accounts Assistant for a temporary on-site role in Ireland to cover leave for the existing team. The contract runs from 5 October to 27 November 2026 (about 2 months). The role is part-time, 20 hours per week.

You will support day-to-day finance with payroll and month-end processes, handle weekly payroll, prepare journals, reconcile balance sheets, and assist with VAT filing and reporting. Pro-rata salary is €50,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts/finance role.
• Payroll experience with Sage Payroll ARW.
• Strong Excel skills, Pivot Tables.
• Detail-oriented and accurate.
• 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 (income, depreciation, amortisation).
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations (pensions, PAYE, floats, front of house lodgement, stock, net pay).
• VAT filing.
• Assist with general accounting and finance duties.
• Assist with budget templates.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records.

Skills

Payroll experience

Excel with Pivot Tables

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll ARW

Job description

Contract length: 5th October – 27th November 2026 (approx. 2 months) — covering leave for the existing Accounts Assistant

Salary: €50,000 pro-rata

Hours: 20 hours/week (2.5 days)

• Monday: mandatory — full day or morning (required for weekly payroll support)
• Remaining hours: flexible — full days or half days, whichever suits

Location: On-site

Role Overview

Support across day-to-day finance activities, with particular focus on payroll and month-end processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and assist with weekly payroll, liaising with HR and the payroll bureau
• Prepare weekly payroll journals
• Prepare monthly journals (Café & Bar income, Depreciation/Amortisation)
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations: pensions, PAYE, floats, front of house lodgement, stock, net pay, salary control a/c, salary deductions control a/c
• VAT filing
• Assist with general accounting and finance duties
• Assist with budget templates
• Support month-end processes and reporting
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation

Candidate Requirements

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