Accounts Assistant-Dublin 7
We have a truly exciting opportunity for a bright Accounts Assistant to join a well known and established professional association. We are looking for a passionate individual, a self-starter, and good with numbers.
You will work closely with the Finance Manager supporting the day-to-day payables, reconciliations, journals and month end close processes.
Location: Dublin 7
- Easy access to bus, Luas and rail
- Join a collaborative finance team
- 20 days AL plus Good Friday, 2 days during Christmas
- Company pension 2% employee, 9% employer contribution
Key Responsibilities:
- Record, allocate, and process all incoming payments. Including cash, cheques, credit-card transactions, and online receipts.
- Prepare and issue monthly invoices, maintaining accurate billing records and supporting the finance cycle.
- Support debt recovery activities by following up on overdue accounts.
- Manage Accounts Payable activities, including handling payments received by post, over the phone, and in person, as well as overseeing the collection and administration of direct debits.
- Supporting the accounts payable function by registering invoices across five companies within the group.
- Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs, preparing documentation and ensuring payments are processed correctly.
- Contribute to creditor reconciliations, helping to maintain accurate ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
- Resolve all account related queries promptly, ensuring issues are addressed efficiently.
- Preparation of bank reconciliations, overseeing petty-cash records, and resolving bank related queries.
- Perform additional ad hoc duties as required to support the finance team.
Person Specification & Qualifications:
- 2+ years relevant accounts experience
- Enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards work
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage day to day activities.
- Good MS Office skills including Excel.
- Ability to stay calm in often demanding situations.
- Proven ability to deal with confidential matters.
- Law firm experience (an advantage but by no means essential)
- Able to work as a team member and proven ability to work on own initiative.
- Excellent attention to detail
