Our client based in Kilkenny are seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function and assisting the FC with month end and year end processes.
Main Duties:
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and process payment runs, including electronic and manual payments.
- Monitor aged payables and address overdue balances with suppliers.
- Ensure all accounts payable documentation is maintained and updated in a timely manner.
- Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as required by the Financial Controller.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register monthly ensuring additions and disposals are included in a timely manner and depreciation is calculated accurately in line with company policies and reporting standards.
- Assist with bank reconciliations, payroll reports, Bi-monthly VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.
- Assist in reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of schedules and reports for year-end audits.
- Support the Financial Controller in liaising with external auditors and resolving queries.
- Assist in compiling data for annual financial statements.
- Reporting & Analysis
Skills & Qualifications
- Part-qualified ACCA (or equivalent IATI / Accounting Technician )
- 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to accounts payable and month-end tasks.
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with internal teams
This role offers a study package if required and offers a pension and performance related bonus. This is a full-time permanent role and offers a Hybrid working model once established (3 days office / 2 days from home) For full details and to apply in strict confidence, send a current CV to Elizabeth Brannigan FRS Recruitment via link provided.
