What you need to know
We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant for our client, based in Enniscorthy in Wexford.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a permanent position based fully onsite and you will work with a well established and supportive team.


Your new job
Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and year-end audit support.

• Monthly bank reconciliations.

• Posting monthly journals.

• Annual accounts preparation.

• Liaising with auditors as required.

• Cash control, reconciliation, and lodgement preparation.

• Payroll review, including the oversight of payroll input, query resolution, and PAYE returns.

• Credit control, including new account setups, aged debtors monitoring, direct debit file preparation, debt collection, and handling customer queries.

• Purchase ledger management, including new account setups, statement reconciliation, payment file preparation, supplier queries, and VAT returns.

• Assisting with stocktakes, planning, running reports, and analysing stock variances

What are we looking for?

• Accounting Technician qualification or similar qualification preferred.

• 3 years+ experience working in an accounting role.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work on own initiative and manage workload.

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

• Ability to work well both individually and as part of the finance team.

• IT skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Sage 50.

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