Accounts Administrator

We at Comer Group Ireland have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance department as an Accounts Administrator.

Objectives of the Role To act as a support to the accounts team in order to ensure that all financial data is reported both accurately and in a timely manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Daily management and recording of construction accounts payable.
• Process, check and post creditor and subcontractor invoices.
• Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders and have followed the appropriate approval process.
• Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and appropriate RCT treatment.
• Maintain RCT registrations, contract notifications, payment notifications and returns, where required.
• Prepare and assist with VAT reconciliations and periodic VAT returns.
• Ensure VAT treatment of supplier, subcontractor and other transactions is correctly recorded.
• Process accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records within Sage X3.
• Creditor invoice posting and reconciliation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences.
• Bank postings, bank reconciliations and analysis of bank transactions.
• Intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculate and post accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Assist with weekly and monthly financial and project reporting.
• Prepare and maintain construction/project cost sheets.
• Liaise with the Purchasing Manager regarding invoices, purchase orders and project costs.
• Oversee and assist with debtor and creditor ledgers.
• Assist with cash-flow reporting and project working-capital requirements.
• Assist with budgets and forecasts across the Group.
• Assist with payroll processing where required.
• Assist with other statutory accounting and tax returns as required.
• Assist with year-end close and provide information to external auditors.
• Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries as required.
• Maintain appropriate accounting records, supporting documentation and financial controls.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

• 3+ years' bookkeeping/accounts experience, ideally within construction, property development or a similar environment.
• Accounting Technician qualification would be advantageous.
• Practical experience of VAT and RCT accounting and compliance is desirable.
• Experience using Sage X3 is desirable; strong experience with Sage or a comparable accounting system will also be considered.
• Strong experience with accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Strong systems and IT skills, particularly Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Self-starter with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a finance team.
• Good judgement and logical decision-making skills.
• Confident problem solver with the ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable liaising with finance colleagues, project teams, purchasing, suppliers, subcontractors and external auditors.
• Full clean Drivers Licence essential

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Access to company gym
• Discounted rates for green fees.
• Discounted rates for Food at Head Office and managed Hotels
• Discount Rates for stays at Comer Group Hotels
• Discount Rates at Comer Group Ireland managed spa and Leisure Facilities & Restaurants