Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant on behalf of a client in the construction sector.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will join a busy finance team and support day-to-day accounting activities, including bookkeeping, supplier and customer accounts, reconciliations, payments and financial reporting.

This role would suit an organised accounts professional who enjoys a varied workload and takes a practical, proactive approach.

Based fully onsite at their offices in Naas, Co. Kildare. Permanent contract . Monday to Thursday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, with an early finish at 4.00 pm every Friday.

Key responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier accounts and prepare payment runs.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow and process payments and bank transfers.
• Process employee expenses, ensuring the appropriate approvals are in place.
• Maintain accurate financial records and allocate costs correctly.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and process Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) payments and submissions.
• Prepare project cost reports as required.
• Prepare and issue customer invoices based on valuations and progress reports.
• Provide cover for payroll.
• Submit Central Statistics Office (CSO) and other statutory returns.
• Assist with month-end and year-end preparation.
• Support the implementation of a new accounting system.
• Assist with external audits, including preparing supporting schedules and documentation and resolving queries.
• Contribute to improvements in finance processes and support other finance team activities as required.

Skills and experience:

• At least five years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant role.
• An Accounting Technician qualification or similar.
• Experience using accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with close attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Experience in the construction sector.
• Payroll experience.

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Pension and income protection.
• 21 days’ annual leave.
• Ongoing mentoring and support from an experienced team.
• Support for continuing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site parking.

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Michelle Miley .

[email protected]

090 6450667