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Accounts Assistant

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