Accounts Assistant - Hybrid

Accounts Assistant

Salary: Competitive - up to €42,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Hybrid working model, Healthcare, Company Pension
Location: Galway
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

The Role

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and organised Accounts Assistant to join a well-established and growing organisation based in Galway. This role is ideally suited to a finance professional with strong Accounts Payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and takes pride in accuracy and process improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, with a particular focus on accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end support.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner

• Ensure suppliers are paid in line with agreed payment terms

• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate and resolve queries

• Maintain and update supplier master data

• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs

• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy

• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations

• Support month-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations

• Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation

• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve issues

• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and efficiencies

• Ensure compliance with Irish VAT requirements and internal company policies

Requirements

• Part-qualified or qualified Accounting Technician (preferred)

• 3-5 years' experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role

• Experience working in a high-volume finance environment

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

• High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail

What's on Offer

Our client offers an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-established organisation where employees are supported and valued. The role provides exposure to a dynamic finance function, a competitive salary, a flexible hybrid working model, healthcare benefits, and a company pension scheme