Sub Banner Default Image

Assistant Accountant

Back to job search

Assistant Accountant

  • Location:

    Wexford

  • Sector:

    Building / Architectural Products

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Gary Walsh

  • Contact email:

    info@elkrecruitment.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH4579_1732893232

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-02

  • Startdate:

    asap

Role: Assistant Accountant

Location: Courtnacuddy, Co Wexford

Salary: DOE

What will you be doing in this role?

As an Assistant Accountant, you will support our clients Head of Finance by performing a variety of accounting tasks. You will play a key role in assisting the preparation of monthly management accounts, managing payroll processes, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records.

The Ideal Candidate

Will have experience of working in a similar role but also be a team player who is happy to take on ad hoc tasks from time to time.

Required Skills and Experience

  • 3 - 4 years' experience as an Assistant Accountant or similar role
  • Part-Qualified Accountant or Accounting Technician
  • Experience in assisting with the preparation of management accounts
  • Payroll experience
  • Excellent numerical skills with attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team
  • Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
  • Experience working with an ERP system managing accounts (AR, AP, GL) and stock (PO, GR, WMS) would be an advantage

What our Clients Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • A warm and welcoming team environment
  • Development and a chance to build a rewarding career

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management and year end statutory accounts
  • Manage month-end close activities and post month end journals
  • Supervise and assist in accounts payable function, including GRN and invoice posting, purchases close off, supplier reconciliations and payment runs
  • Responsible for weekly payroll processing
  • Weekly and Monthly KPI reporting
  • Intrastat, VAT and CRO filing
  • Oversee Sales Ledger and bank reconciliation functions
  • Ad Hoc Financial Analysis

If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Gary today on 0857164363 in complete confidence.

GW