Accounts Assistant REPORTS TO: Group Finance Manager LOCATION: Dublin 24 TYPE OF ROLE: Maternity Cover - 6 months minimum contract with potential to extend JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance department in accounts administration by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks including reporting and reconciliations, preparing budgets, maintaining reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties. KEY ACTIVITIES: Accounts administration including data preparation and entry. Accounts Payable invoice coding and processing. Payment runs. Maintaining and reconciling the creditors ledger. Performing the AP monthly close. Dealing with queries from suppliers. Assisting in setting up treasury payments. Completing bank mandate documentation. Bank reconciliations. Preparation of reconciliations and analysis as part of monthly management accounts. Assist and contribute to month end close off. Preparation and delivery of timely and accurate reports. Other ad-hoc duties, projects and assignments as needed or directed by the Management Team. Working with and supporting Financial Auditors. EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: Computer literacy and a high level of Excel expertise is essential. ERP (SAP, Oracle, Sybiz) experience preferable. 1-2 years relevant experience in a Finance team an advantage. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy with numbers. Good communicator and team player. Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, work independently and effectively organise and prioritise workload. Proactive, hands up approach to learning. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Fluent in English, both written and verbal.