Assistant Accountant (2 Months)

Assistant Accountant (2 Month Contract)

Location: Phibsborough (onsite) / Free Parking

Hours: Full‑time, 35 hours per week

Start: Immediate

Duration: 2 months

Salary: Competivie

A public‑sector body is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its finance team on a short basis. This role requires full onsite presence to ensure smooth collaboration and knowledge transfer during a busy operational period.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the full purchase requisition and purchase order process, including approvals, coding, PO creation and maintaining accurate registers.

• Process and record supplier invoices and credit notes, ensuring correct matching to POs and compliance with internal controls.

• Act as a point of contact for supplier finance teams and complete supplier statement reconciliations.

• Assist with weekly/fortnightly payment runs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval workflows.

• Perform bank reconciliations on a fortnightly and monthly basis.

• Prepare and support statutory tax returns (PSWT, VAT, ERR, RCT).

• Compile the quarterly Prompt Payments report.

Requirements:

• ATI / Accounting Technitian Qualified
• 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Familar using ERP fiance systems
• Strong communication skills, ability to work alongside team and deal with suppliers directly
• Good attention to detail and attitude