Accounts Assistant

We arerecruiting 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 .