Accounts Assistant-Dublin 7

We have a truly exciting opportunity for a bright Accounts Assistant to join a well known and established professional association. We are looking for a passionate individual, a self-starter, and good with numbers.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager supporting the day-to-day payables, reconciliations, journals and month end close processes.

Location: Dublin 7

• Easy access to bus, Luas and rail
• Join a collaborative finance team
• 23 days AL
• Added benefit: One month each year includes a 4pm early finish.
• Company pension 9% employer contribution

Salary Range: €35,000-€37,000

Key Responsibilities:

• Record, allocate, and process all incoming payments. Including cash, cheques, credit-card transactions, and online receipts.
• Prepare and issue monthly invoices, maintaining accurate billing records and supporting the finance cycle.
• Support debt recovery activities by following up on overdue accounts.
• Manage Accounts Payable activities, including handling payments received by post, over the phone, and in person, as well as overseeing the collection and administration of direct debits.
• Supporting the accounts payable function by registering invoices across five companies within the group.
• Assisting with weekly and monthly payment runs, preparing documentation and ensuring payments are processed correctly.
• Contribute to creditor reconciliations, helping to maintain accurate ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Resolve all account related queries promptly, ensuring issues are addressed efficiently.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations, overseeing petty-cash records, and resolving bank related queries.
• Perform additional ad hoc duties as required to support the finance team.

Person Specification & Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant accounts experience
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude towards work
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage day to day activities.
• Good MS Office skills including Excel.
• Ability to stay calm in often demanding situations.
• Proven ability to deal with confidential matters.
• Law firm experience (an advantage but by no means essential)
• Able to work as a team member and proven ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent attention to detail