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Accounts Assistant

Our client, a successful IT Network Support company based in Plassey, Limerick, are seeking a self-driven and highly motivated Accounts Assistant with exceptional communication skills, to join their dynamic team.

The candidate would be working alongside the purchasing and sales department, reporting to the Senior Finance Executive, the management team, and the external company Accountant.

The Role:

Reporting to the Senior Finance Executive, GM and company accountant, the Accounts Assistant will have experience working in a busy accounts role that deals with all aspects of accounts payable, receivable, reconciliation, and credit control.

Key responsibilities to include:

• communicating via the company CRM System with all departments as necessary
• your own diary management via the CRM system
• a variety of Account Payable / Account Receivable functions
• maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers, written and verbal
• updating and maintaining customer and supplier records via company systems
• maintaining all electronic and manual filing for the accounts department
• maintaining all agreements and platforms linked to billing process.
• weekly reviewing of purchases against sales for billing gaps in process.
• monthly preparation work prior to billing – application and licence checks.
• General knowledge of quotations system
• maintaining up-to-date weekly and monthly billing; billing is completed from multiple platforms within the business and integrated back into Xero for end of month process, prior training will be given in all aspects of billing requirements.
• monthly preparation and completion of bank SEPA file for direct debit process (GoCardless)
• reconciling customer accounts and minimisation of outstanding amounts by using own initiative to resolve disputed amounts in a timely manner
• Preparing aging lists and take pro-active actions on outstanding accounts.
• Preparing and processing of electronic transfers and payments
• Banking reconciliation
• Administration of credit card statements and petty cash receipts, monthly
• Administration of expense sheets, monthly
• Assisting with month end reporting
• Working alongside the Management team to deliver all projects in line with the organisational strategy

Skills & Experience that we need:

• Business Degree with Accounting, Accounting Technician qualification or significant years of accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an accounts department.
• English Language fluency (verbal and written)
• Proficient in Xero or equivalent package
• Ambitious, energetic, and motivated individual
• Have a good telephone manner and is a confident communicator
• Have an excellent ability to work well with all departments and the ability to work independently within the finance role and use own initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Be trustworthy and conduct the role with integrity
• Excellent Analytical Skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Confidentiality paramount
• Previous knowledge in an IT company an advantage but not essential

The Offer:

This is a permanent position with salary expected to be in the €30K - €35K range, depending on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, with career progression opportunities.

This role is based fully onsite in Plassey Limerick and hours of work are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.

You will be working in an environment geared towards performance with a forward-thinking company that values the contribution of every individual. You will be offered an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in company growth.

How to Apply:

Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to [email protected].

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