Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

The Role

Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant

Portarlington, Co. Laois

Permanent

Salary: €35,000 - €42,000

Office Based

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

Candidates will need to have a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role.

Experience using Sage Line 50 would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Receivable transaction processing: to include, daily receipts, credit control, issue monthly statements, ensuring customer queries are resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner. Reconcile all debtors monthly being pro-active in your approach.
Accounts Payable, to include processing supplier invoices and monthly expenses. Reconciling all supplier statements, preparation of monthly payments in accordance with agreed credit terms.
Cash – Preparation of monthly cash flow forecast for management team. Weekly bank reconciliations for all accounts
Assist with stock management & stock take.
Responsibility for couriers and deliveries.
General reception duties.
Preparation of VAT, VIES, PAYE and other relevant returns.
Monthly Intrastat’s & Revenue reporting.
Work closely with & support management team.
Other ad hoc reports and general office duties as requested.

Key Skills:

Excellent numeracy skills. Accounts Technician or working towards a professional accounting qualification or hold a suitable Finance/Business third level qualification.
Minimum 2 years accounts experience in an accounts function is essential.
Available 5 days per week on a permanent basis.
Excellent communication skills.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
The ability to work well as part of a team and on their own initiative.
Strong IT skills with proven application of MS Office 365 (Excel, Outlook and Word).
Good time management skills.
The ability to plan & control workloads & work in orderly manner (filing etc.).
Knowledge of Sage, or some other financial system preferred.