Assistant Accountant
Role Overview
This is a permanent, full-time position for an ambitious, commercially focused Assistant Accountant to join a small financial team. Siting on a close-knit team, you will provide critical support during key operational periods, including the lead-up to the company's financial year-end. The ideal candidate is someone who values stability, possesses strong accounting fundamentals, and enjoys coming into an office to do great work alongside a supportive team.
Key Details
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Salary: €30,000 - €45,000 per annum
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Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
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Location: Tower, Blarney, Co. Cork (100% on-site, 5 days a week)
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Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Includes a 1-hour lunch break)
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Reporting To: Financial Controller
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting & Reporting
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Assist with month-end processes, financial tracking, and management reporting.
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Manage sales inputting, transaction verification, and sales performance reporting.
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Handle bank account postings and conduct full reconciliations of cash and bank accounts.
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Support the production of weekly and monthly accounts, particularly ensuring accuracy ahead of the August financial year-end.
Payroll & Compliance (Beneficial)
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Assist with or process payroll requirements where necessary (payroll experience is beneficial but not strictly essential).
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Navigate and utilize ROS (Revenue Online Service) systems for routine submissions and compliance.
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Maintain accurate digital and physical financial records using cloud-based or local accounting packages.
Administrative Support
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Handle general day-to-day administrative duties to support the Financial Controller and broader finance team as required.
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Manage inquiries and maintain organized, detailed financial data spreadsheet tracking.
Experience & Qualifications
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Experience: Strong general accounting and bookkeeping experience is required. While retail or pharmacy background is a bonus, no specific industry experience is required.
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Technical Skills: Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and standard MS Office packages. Exposure to accounting systems (such as Big Red Book Cloud or similar packages) is a distinct advantage.
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Payroll Knowledge: Prior experience processing high-volume payroll or familiarity with payroll packages is highly beneficial but not a dealbreaker.
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Qualifications: Progressing toward or holding a relevant qualification (such as IATI / Accounting Technician or IPASS) is highly regarded.
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Key Attributes: Excellent attention to detail, effective communication skills, and an enthusiastic, professional, and no-fuss attitude to corporate tasks.
