Location: East Cork
Contract Duration: 6 months
On behalf of our client, well-established leader in their industry, we are seeking a motivated Temporary Accounts Assistant to join their finance team based in East Cork. This 6-month temporary position is a fully onsite role, offering excellent exposure to a busy finance function. Reporting directly to the Company Accountant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day to day running of the department.
Your responsibilities will be diverse, focusing on maintaining accuracy and efficiency across several core financial processes:
- Full-cycle processing of invoices and payments for suppliers and subcontractors
- Responsible for ensuring creditor balances are accurate and maintaining strong relationships with external suppliers.
- Preparing weekly bank reconciliations and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of customer lodgements.
- Management of petty cash reconciliations
- Assisting with Intrastat returns and providing support during the annual audit process.
- Assisting the Company Accountant and the wider team with various financial projects and administrative duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Qualified or part-qualified Accounting Technician desired (or hold a similar relevant qualification).
- 2-3 years of experience in a similar accounts assistant or ledger-based role.
- Proficiency in MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook) is essential.
- Experience with SAP Business One is a distinct advantage, though not a requirement.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- A highly motivated individual who can work on their own initiative, multi-task effectively, and consistently meet tight deadlines.
