Accountant Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Sandyford - 2 days on site per week

Role Overview:
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a dynamic Finance team, providing essential day-to-day support across accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash management, and month-end processes. This role ensures accurate posting, reconciliation, and documentation of financial transactions, supporting both operational and statutory reporting obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cash Management & Reconciliations: Perform daily bank reconciliations, post receipts and payments, and maintain accurate reconciliation documentation.

• Accounts Receivable: Process invoices and receipts, assist with direct debit/EFT batches, prepare debtor statements, and follow up on aged receivables.

• Accounts Payable: Record supplier invoices and credit notes, maintain purchase order and invoice registers, assist with EFT payment runs, and ensure all payments comply with approval requirements.

• Month-End Support: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, support journal postings and intercompany transactions, maintain organised filing for audit purposes, and assist with external audit schedules.

• Other Duties: Provide payroll administrative support, assist with VAT returns, participate in process improvement initiatives, and complete ad-hoc finance tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Accounting Technician qualification (or working toward it) preferred.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy finance environment.

• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP systems desirable.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid understanding of accounting principles.