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Accounts Assistant

We’re looking for an organised and proactive Accounts Assistant to join our client's finance team on a 9-12 month contract. You’ll support daily accounting operations, help maintain accurate financial records, and play an active role in the month-end and year-end reporting cycles. This is a great chance to gain experience in a highly reputable company and learn from a well-established team. Based in Cavan with hybrid working 2 days from home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accounts Payable: post supplier invoices, reconcile vendor accounts, and resolve queries promptly.
  • Support Accounts Receivable: allocate customer payments, complete reconciliations, and handle customer account queries.
  • Prepare bank reconciliations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
  • Assist in producing monthly cashflow reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Contribute to month-end close activities and support audit preparation at year-end.
  • Provide general support across the finance team, including administrative and ad hoc project tasks as required.

Ideal Experience:

  • 1 -5 years’ experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
  • Experience with SAP or Esker is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • A true team player who takes initiative and enjoys a varied workload.

If you would like a confidential discussion and more information on this Accounts Assistant role contact Michelle Miley michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie +353 90 6450667