An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established manufacturing organisation in Waterford. The successful candidate will play a key role in the finance team, processing daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance, and supporting the efficient operation of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full Accounts Receivable customer receipts process, ensuring receipts are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assist with suspense account releases, reconciliations, and the resolution of discrepancies.
- Process all cashbook transactions, including daily bank reconciliations.
- Provide support and cover for other Accounts Receivable team members as required.
- Take ownership of the transport-related Accounts Payable process, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and supplier statements are reconciled regularly.
- Support the wider Accounts Payable function by processing invoices and reconciling supplier accounts as required.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and statutory requirements while maintaining accurate records to support audit and compliance.
- Contribute to finance projects, system enhancements, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the business to support operational objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year's experience in a high-volume finance environment, ideally within a manufacturing setting.
- Experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cashbook processing, and bank reconciliations.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proven ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support the wider finance team.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced using finance or ERP systems.
