Experienced Accounts Assistant

Are you looking to grow your career in accounting? Then this is the role for you!

JWR Employment Specialists are working with a busy manufacturing company in Sligo to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This permanent full time position will entail dealing with all aspects of accounts from accounts payable/receivable invoicing to reporting to the company parent group.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an existing Accounts Assistant/Part-Qualified Accountant as the role offers excellent exposure across the business. Ideally you will be a qualified Accounting Technician or a Part-Qualified Accountant and have previously worked in a similar role.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be given the necessary training and development opportunities to grow and develop your career within the business.

Hours of work: (Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable - processing invoices, preparation and posting of payments, reconciling supplier accounts and liaising with suppliers in relation to any queries
• Accounts Receivable - preparing invoices, reconciling customer accounts, issuing statements and liaising with customers
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Analysis, Costing and Review of monthly stock counts
• Preparation of VAT, Intrastat and VIES returns
• Monthly accounts preparation and general ledger management
• Assist with the annual budget
• Assist with annual external audit and audit queries
• Prepare and submit various reports to the parent company
• Provide support and assistance to the finance manager as required
• Any ad hoc reports and general admin duties

Skills, Experience and Education

• Qualified Accounting Technician or a Part-Qualified Accountant
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a similar role
• Strong IT skills and proficient across the MS Office suite particularly in Excel
• Have an ability to multitask and prioritise workload with attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A team player who will work closely with all departments in the company
• Willing to take initiative and contribute to the efficiency of the department
• Knowledge of Pegasus desirable but not essential