The Role

Assistant Accountant

Gowran, Co, Kilkenny – Permanent

Salary: €35,000 – 40,000 + Benefits

Office Based

 

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

Candidates must have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role and can be IATI qualified or working towards professional exams.

Strong Excel skills are required for this role.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing all bank receipts & all bank payments daily
• Reconciling all bank accounts daily
• Accurately receipt and allocate payments to all ledgers on a daily basis
• Processing weekly nominal journals
• Responsible for the preparation of monthly Vies & Intrastat returns to revenue
• Support month end closure processes
• Responsible for the valuation of all stocks for inclusion in month end accounts
• Upkeep of Fixed Asset & Depreciation register
• Oversee credit insurance for debtors
• Preparing customer rebate calculations at month end
• Preparing month end overhead analysis reports
• Assisting with Audit preparation
• Assisting with Budget preparation
• Creating efficiencies through continuous improvement of processes
• Processing invoices & Credit Notes when required
• Providing back up for Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable when necessary
• Providing back up for payroll department (Training will be provided)
•  Other ad-hoc tasks and projects that may arise

The Person

Key Skills:

• A relevant qualification of a recognised body is required (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Must have experience in a similar role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Excellent timekeeping, with the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Strong IT Skills with a good knowledge of MS office packages - specifically Excel
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills
• Highly motivated with an ability to take ownership and multi-task
• Ability to pro-actively communicate with third parties

 

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

Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410