Exciting opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Accountant/Part Qualified Accountant to join the finance team of a growing Wholesale company based in Dublin 11. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance you will be response for managing Accounts Payable processes, creditor issues and financial management as part of a team of 5. The company is going through a strong period of growth and recently completed the acquisition of a competitor. It really is an exciting time to join them, and they are keen to support the successful candidate in progressing with their accounting skills, career and education.
- 6-month contract initially with a strong view to permanent
- Based in Dublin 11
- Fully onsite role
- Parking on site
- Benefits (once made permanent): Full study support & study leave and Pension plan
- Excellent career development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update the trade creditors ledger, including inputting purchase invoices and payment allocations.
- Handle purchase order queries, match supplier invoices with POs, and ensure compliance with invoice/credit note authorization processes.
- Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs, including generating remittance advice and bank payment confirmations.
- Reconcile monthly supplier statements with the creditors ledger and resolve any discrepancies or inaccuracies.
- Maintain the cash book, post bank transactions, and reconcile bank accounts in multiple currencies (EUR/USD/GBP).
- Post and reconcile credit card transactions (ensuring VAT compliance) and manage petty cash reconciliations.
- Prepare VAT, VIES, and Intrastat returns and compile CSO reports as required.
- Process employee expense claims and address ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Produce weekly/monthly reports on purchase and sales ledgers, as well as other key organizational performance indicators.
- Organize filing systems, maintain data records, and assist with accrual preparation to ensure efficient data handling.
Key Skills/Qualifications
- At least 2-3 years of experience working in a similar Accounts Payable/Accounts Assistant role
- Ambitious - keen to learn and progress with a career in accounting
- Strong communication skills
- A team player who is used to delivering results in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent IT skills - comfortable working with Microsoft Office
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