We're working with a well-known Galway-based company that is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team based in Galway. This is a permanent position, offering a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance environment with a strong local presence.
Reporting to the Company Accountant, you will be responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger process - from purchase order management to invoice processing and reconciliation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with detail and thrives in a process-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process high volumes of purchase invoices efficiently and accurately
- Maintain and update the purchase ledger
- Match, batch, and code invoices, reconciling them against delivery dockets and purchase orders
- Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
- Assist with daily and monthly stock reconciliations
- Post EFT payments to supplier accounts
- Investigate and resolve pricing or quantity variances on supplier invoices
- Support month-end accruals and prepayments
- Provide assistance during audits and respond to audit queries
- Carry out additional finance duties as required by management
Profile:
- Prior experience in a similar Accounts Payable or bookkeeping role
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard accounting software packages
- Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach
- Comfortable working with high volumes and tight deadlines
- A good communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable
