Assistant Accountant

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