Accounts Assistant

Our Client is urgently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their established team onsite in their West Cork office. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the financial operations of a growing company, ensuring robust systems and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing payments, receipts, and invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Generating sales invoices.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts using Sage50.
• Reconciling the bank account and cash for other operational activities.
• Maintaining and updating a Microsoft Access database.
• Managing the company's debtors and creditors to optimise working capital.
• Ensuring the company is tax compliant for Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) and VAT.
• Maintaining robust and compliant financial systems.
• Liaising with foresters nationwide to assist with costings, returns, grant applications, and other ad hoc queries.
• Communicating effectively with foresters and the Department of Agriculture regarding forestry grants.
• Ensuring timely communication with all clients.

Key Requirements:

• 2-3 Years Experience in a similar role within the Irish market
• Knowledge of SAGE50 is essential to
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel and Adest desired
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail in all financial tasks.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritise key functions.
• Technically strong with the ability to leverage financial data to drive business performance.
• Good communication skills for liaising internally and externally.