Accounts Assistant required for a well established company in Sligo with 2 years plus experience
in overall finance. Reporting to Financial Controller .
1. Accounts Payable (Creditors Ledger): Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly coded and authorised.
2. Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery dockets.
3. Preparing and processing weekly/monthly payment runs via EFT.
4. Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
5. Serving as the primary point of contact for all supplier account queries.
6. Accounts Receivable (Debtors Ledger): Generating customer invoices and issuing monthly statements.
7. Allocating incoming payments to customer accounts accurately.
8. Managing the credit control process, including proactively contacting customers regarding overdue payments.
9. Maintaining the debtors' ledger and resolving customer account queries in a timely manner.
10. General Accounts & Administration: Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
11. Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end procedures and reporting.
12. Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns.
13. Processing staff expense claims.
14. Maintaining organised and accurate financial records and filing systems.
Requirements:
15. Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an accounts role (., Accounts Assistant/Technician, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper)
16. An Accounting Technician (IATI) qualification or part-qualification would be an advantage.
17. Proficient in the use of accounting systems.
18. Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.