OverviewOur client is currently seeking an Accounting Technician / Assistant Accountant to join their Dublin-based team, supporting purchase order processing, supplier invoices, and financial operations within a public sector environment.The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the finance and procurement team.ResponsibilitiesPurchase Requisition / Purchase Orders: Manage the flow of documents on the approval signing process; Assign a PO number to each PR upon full approval; Enter the PO on to the Accounting Software (Sage Construct); Manage and keep up to date the Purchase Order Register; Prepare the monthly procurement report, for review with the Head of Procurement/Head of Finance; Check and match each supplier invoice to a current / valid purchase order; Manage the flow of documents on the approval signing process journey; Enter each supplier invoice/credit note to Accounting Software (Sage Construct); Be a point of contact with the suppliers accounting function.Preparation of weekly/fortnightly supplier pay runBank reconciliations (fortnightly / monthly)Preparation of tax returns – PSWT / VAT / ERR / RCTPreparation of the quarterly Prompt Payments ReturnQualifications / RequirementsQualified Accounting Technician, and/or 10 years' experienceKnowledge of the practices and procedures of the public sector.Knowledge of MS Office suite of packages.Knowledge of the Construction industry and application of RCT tax.Knowledge of Sage 200 accounting software (or similar industry standard).Knowledge of Sage Construct / Eque 2 accounting softwareStrong work ethic and drive with a high degree of self-discipline and motivationCapable of working to tight deadlinesAbility to work on own initiative and as part of a team.Good interpersonal and communication skillsEmployment DetailsFull-time (35 hours net per week / 7 hours net per day)
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