Accounts Assistant required for a well established company in Sligo with 2 years plus experience
in overall finance. Reporting to Financial Controller .
- Accounts Payable (Creditors Ledger): Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly coded and authorised.
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery dockets.
- Preparing and processing weekly/monthly payment runs via EFT.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
- Serving as the primary point of contact for all supplier account queries.
- Accounts Receivable (Debtors Ledger): Generating customer invoices and issuing monthly statements.
- Allocating incoming payments to customer accounts accurately.
- Managing the credit control process, including proactively contacting customers regarding overdue payments.
- Maintaining the debtors' ledger and resolving customer account queries in a timely manner.
- General Accounts & Administration: Assisting with daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end procedures and reporting.
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns.
- Processing staff expense claims.
- Maintaining organised and accurate financial records and filing systems.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years of proven experience in an accounts role (e.g., Accounts Assistant/Technician, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper)
- An Accounting Technician (IATI) qualification or part-qualification would be an advantage.
- Proficient in the use of accounting systems.
- Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712