Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant

Location: West Dublin 

Salary €40k – €45k DOE

Role Requirements: 

• The accounts assistant will help to process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure payroll complies with Revenue legislation and company policies.
• Assist the full Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, cash allocation, customer account reconciliations, and debtor reporting.
• Proactively follow up on outstanding invoices and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Reconcile customer accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journals, reports, and supporting documentation for management.
• Support Accounts Payable and the wider finance team when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.
• Provide general accounts administration and ad hoc support to the Finance Manager.

Candidate Requirements: 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant, Payroll Administrator, or similar finance role.
• Strong practical experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Excellent Accounts Receivable and credit control experience.
• Experience with customer account reconciliations.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and accounting principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using accountany software systems
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with a professional and customer-focused approach.