Accounts Assistant | Cork (On-site)
- Location: Cork
- Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 16:30
- Salary / Package: €35,000 - €45,000 + performance bonus, pension contribution
About the Opportunity
A well-established and growing business based in Cork is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join its close-knit finance team.
This role goes beyond basic transactional processing. You will play a vital operational role across credit control, accounts receivable, payables, and order reconciliation, working closely with the Head of Finance and operations. If you are an experienced accounts professional who enjoys problem-solving, understanding the "why" behind the numbers, and seeing tasks through to resolution, this is an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Credit Control & Debtor Management: Lead day-to-day credit control, monitor aged balances, follow up on outstanding invoices by phone and email, and maintain positive relationships with major public and private sector accounts.
- Accounts Receivable: Manage the issuance of billing, approved credit notes, and customer statements; assist with regular direct debit collection files and reconcile customer receipts.
- Order Flow & Query Resolution: Investigate customer queries, billing discrepancies, returns, and order adjustments; work collaboratively with supply chain teams to resolve issues and ensure ledger accuracy.
- Accounts Payable & Banking: Process supplier invoices, ensure appropriate coding and approvals, perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, and execute bank reconciliations.
- Credit Assessment & Administration: Support the onboarding of new customer accounts, reviewing commercial details and providing recommendations to finance leadership.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify process bottlenecks or recurring errors, suggesting practical, well-thought-out solutions to streamline day-to-day financial controls.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of hands-on accounting experience covering credit control, AR, AP, and reconciliations.
- Qualifications: Accounting Technician (ATI), part-qualified accountant, relevant third-level qualification in business/finance, or qualified by practical experience.
- Systems Literacy: Confident user of MS Excel (comfort with lookups, sorting, and reconciliation checks). Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP or accounting software package is required.
- Commercial Mindset: Strong attention to detail with an investigative approach-able to understand debits and credits, connect operational events to financial entries, and propose solutions rather than just logging errors.
- Interpersonal Skills: Clear, professional communicator who thrives in a small, cohesive on-site team environment.
What's on Offer
- Competitive base earnings
- Annual performance-related bonus
- Company-contributed pension scheme.
- Study support for approved professional accounting exams.
