Your new companyYou will be joining a well‑established engineering company known for delivering high‑quality technical solutions and strong operational support to its clients. The company operates in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment and places a strong emphasis on accuracy, reliability, and continuous improvement across its finance and operational functions.Your new roleAccounts and Payroll Specialist with a strong accounting background and extensive experience using Sage. The role is responsible for end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll processing, and supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts in collaboration with commercial management.Accounts & BookkeepingMaintain accurate and up‑to‑date general ledgersProcess and reconcile sales invoices, purchase invoices, receipts, and remittancesManage debtor and creditor ledgers, ensuring timely follow‑up and resolution of queriesPerform bank, control account, and balance sheet reconciliationsEnsure all financial records are compliant, accurate, and audit‑readyPayrollAid in the processing of international payrolls accurately and on time.Ensure compliance with relevant tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictionsMaintain payroll records, reports, and reconciliationsAct as the point of contact for payroll queries from employees and external providersManagement Accounts & ReportingLiaise closely with commercial management to support the preparation of monthly management accountsAssist in producing financial reports, ledgers, and variance analysisSupport budgeting, forecasting, and financial reviews as requiredSage daily/weekly logs and managementLedgers, reconciliations, audits, management accounts preparationsWhat you'll need to succeedStrong accounting background (qualified or qualified by experience)Proven expertise in Sage (essential)Solid experience in bookkeeping and ledger managementDemonstrated experience with international payrollStrong reconciliation skills with excellent attention to detailAbility to work collaboratively with commercial and operational teamsHigh level of accuracy, organisation, and time managementDesirable attributesProactive and self‑motivatedComfortable working to deadlinesStrong communication and stakeholder‑management skillsAbility to identify and resolve discrepancies efficientlyWhat you'll get in returnHybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from homePension with AIBExpenses covered for work‑related travelFull‑time, permanent position with long‑term career stabilityWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues on If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.Desired Skills and ExperienceBookkeepingSagePayroll ProcessingReconciliationsAccounts Payable / Accounts ReceivableManagement AccountsGeneral LedgerInternational PayrollHays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found