Company Description
BCE Consulting Engineers is a Cork-based engineering consultancy founded in 2021, offering professional services including boundary and topographic surveys, fire and disability access certificates, CAD drawings, and expert witness support across residential and commercial projects in Cork and the wider Munster region.
Pay:
€30,000.00-€35,000.00 per year
Job Description:
About the Role
We're looking for a motivated and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join our finance team within a busy Construction and Engineering Group based in Cork City. This role involves working across a group of companies, helping to keep everything running smoothly from invoicing customers to preparing monthly management accounts.
If you're organised, accurate, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this could be a great fit for you.
What You'll Be Doing
* Preparing monthly management accounts for several companies in the group.
* Raising and issuing customer invoices and following up when needed.
* Processing purchase invoices, subcontractor invoices, and supplier payments.
* Keeping track of project costs, supplier accounts, and retentions.
* Handling RCT, VAT and Paye returns in line with Revenue requirements.
* Reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, and petty cash.
* Assisting with payroll and timesheet processing.
* Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and project managers to resolve queries.
* Working closely with our external accountant to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
* Other ad hoc duties as required
What We're Looking For
* 1–2 years' experience in an accounts or finance role ideally in construction or engineering.
* Good knowledge of RCT, VAT, payroll and general accounting principles.
* Comfortable using accounting software (Sage, Xero, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Organised, reliable, and able to manage your own workload.
* A team player with good communication skills.
Nice to Have
* Accounting Technician qualification (ATI) or studying towards one.
* Experience working across multiple companies or business entities.
* Knowledge of project accounting and retentions in the construction sector.
What We Offer
* Salary between €30,000 – €35,000 DOE
* Full-time on site, permanent position — Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.
* Free on-site parking
* A friendly, supportive team within a growing construction and engineering group.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Bookkeeping: 1 year (required)