Accounts Assistant (Temporary Part-Time)
Location: Belgard House, Tallaght
Contract: 3 months (from January)
Hours: Part-time – approx. 3 days per week
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team on a temporary, part-time basis from January. This role will support core accounting activities, ensure accurate financial processing, and assist with ongoing reporting and compliance requirements. The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
* Bank Reconciliations
* Daily and monthly reconciliations across multiple bank accounts.
* Creditor Payments & Reconciliations
* Prepare creditor payment runs.
* Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
* Accounts Payable & Receivable Posting
* Process invoices accurately and in line with company procedures.
* Support debtor and creditor ledger management.
* Company Credit Card Processing
* Post transactions and complete monthly credit-card reconciliations.
* Inventory Invoices & Adjustments
* Post inventory-related invoices.
* Assist with stock adjustments and related accounting tasks.
* Statutory Filing & Reporting
* Support VAT returns, CSO filings, and other compliance submissions.
* General Finance Administration
* Liaise with banks, suppliers, state agencies, and auditors as needed.
* Assist with company registration requirements or ad-hoc finance tasks.
Experience & Qualifications
* Minimum 5 years' accounting experience, ideally within a multinational environment.
* Accounting Technician qualification (or equivalent).
* Strong technical skills, including:
* Sage 50 experience (essential)
* Advanced Excel
* Familiarity with ROS
* Confident liaising professionally with banks, suppliers, auditors, and external stakeholders.
* Ability to work independently, manage own workload, and handle responsibilities with minimal oversight.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Accurate, organised, and comfortable handling multiple priorities
* Strong attention to detail
* Proactive and able to spot issues before they escalate
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
* Reliable, discreet, and committed to maintaining confidentiality