Accounts Assistant-Dublin City Centre

Accounts Assistant

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join the finance department of a leading engineering company based in Dublin City Centre. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting functions, supporting the financial operations of a dynamic and technically driven business.

You will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, assisting with daily transactions, and contributing to the smooth running of the department in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Salary: €30,000-€35,000

• Hybrid
• Flexitime
• 21 days Annual Leave
• Health care
• Opportunity to gain broad exposure across finance functions.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with customer invoicing and monitoring outstanding debtors.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.
• Monitor cash transactions and ensure accurate posting.
• Support treasury activities as required.
• Post journals and maintain accurate ledger entries.
• Assist in preparing month-end accounts and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Process employee expense claims in line with company policy.
• Provide administrative support to payroll processing.
• Assist in preparing financial reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Support audit preparation and respond to auditor queries.

• 1-2 years' experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Exposure to accounts payable/receivable processes preferred.
• Experience in a busy finance environment is an advantage.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience using accounting software, with SAP strongly preferred.
• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.