The Role

Accounts Assistant

Naas – Permanent

Salary: €30,000 - €35,000

Office Based Role

 

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis

This role will be responsible for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable function and it will also support the Reception when needed.

 

Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar finance role

Experience of working within Reception would be a distinct advantage

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Support review and verify invoices (sorting, 3-way matching, coding, etc.)
• Support the processing of purchase invoices and customer receipts on a daily basis
• Deal with Supplier & Customer queries
• Deal with incoming post for AP & AR department
• Scan and file documentation
• Assist the AP-AR Manager with month end closure
• Ad hoc duties as they arise
• Generate and send customer invoices
• Collect and allocate payments
• Resolve any payment discrepancies

 

Reception (support role)

• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Answer, screen and forward any incoming calls while providing basic information when needed
• Maintain company policies by following company procedures (visitor logbook etc.)
• Support for meetings and appointments (organising meeting rooms / lunch etc.)
• Receive and sort mail / deliveries / couriers
• Order office supplies and stationery as required
• Travel arrangements and booking flights / hotels for Sales Reps
• Co-ordinate with HR, H&S and other departments for upcoming events, stands, presentations etc.
• Ad hoc reception duties as they arise

The Person

Key Skills:

• Reception experience essential
• AP or AR experience preferable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in dealing with escalated queries
• A high degree of computer literacy, knowledge of standard Microsoft packages desired
• Effective time management skills with an ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• Approachable, enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable
• Attention to detail with excellent organisational skills and proven ability to handle multiple tasks / priorities and to support the team to manage their priorities and tasks
• Good interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with people at all levels

 

For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan.

Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410