Part-Qualified Accountant
Location: Athlone, Co.
Westmeath
Company: Direct Medical
Reporting to: Financial Controller
About The Role
Direct Medical, a leading provider of specialist respiratory care and home-based medical services, is seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to join its finance team in Athlone.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated individual who is part-way through their professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) and eager to gain broad, hands-on experience in a dynamic and growing business.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support the day-to-day finance operations, with key responsibilities across accounts payable, sales ledger, bank reconciliations, payroll preparation, and month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Review, authorise, and process purchase invoices in line with company policy.
Match invoices to goods received notes (GRNs) within SAP Business One.
Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment run proposals.
Ensure invoices are processed and paid within agreed terms.
Maintain accurate and organised archiving of all purchase documentation.
Sales Ledger & Cash Management
Posting all cash and debtor receipts and perform daily bank reconciliation
Oversee credit control activities in coordination with the sales administration team.
Support the resolution of payment disputes and monitor overdue accounts.
Prepare and analyse remittance advices from HSE shared service centres.
Manage private payer direct debit file processing and follow up on payment defaults in co-operation with sales administration team.
Bank & Month-End Responsibilities
Perform full monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepare accruals and prepayments for monthly management accounts.
Assist in maintaining the fixed asset register, including additions and disposals.
Payroll Support
Collate and verify timesheet data for homecare technicians (including overtime and on-call payments).
Ensure timesheets are approved and uploaded correctly to the payroll system.
Support pension deduction and e-submission processes.
Additional Tasks
Maintain a register of company car mileage and related expenses.
Support analysis of business performance, comparing actual vs. budgeted activity.
Assist with ad hoc financial reporting and continuous process improvement initiatives.
About You
Part-qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA or equivalent) actively pursuing qualification.
Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally in an SME or healthcare setting.
Working knowledge of SAP Business One (or similar ERP system) is an advantage & working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Confident communicator, comfortable collaborating across teams and departments.
Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Why Join Direct Medical?
Opportunity to gain broad accounting experience in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Exposure to a fast-growing healthcare business and modern financial systems.
Career progression opportunities, including potential to advance into a qualified accountant role.
Competitive salary, employee benefits and study support package available.