Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant
Job Type
Full-time, Permanent
Location
Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford
Working Arrangement
Onsite, 5 days per week

About the Company
Our client is a long-established Irish manufacturing business based in Co. Longford.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a stable, well-established business with a strong reputation for quality, customer service and operational excellence.
Role Overview
The Accounts Assistant will support the day-to-day finance function, assisting with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, invoice processing, supplier/customer queries and general finance administration.
This role would suit a detail-focused, organised and reliable accounts professional who enjoys working in a busy office environment and is comfortable supporting a hands-on finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, purchase orders and delivery dockets accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with accounts payable, including supplier statement reconciliations and payment preparation.
• Support accounts receivable duties, including issuing invoices, allocating payments and following up on outstanding balances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts and customer accounts as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure documentation is filed correctly.
• Assist with month-end processes, reports and general ledger support.
• Handle finance-related queries from suppliers, customers and internal departments.
• Support payroll administration where required.
• Assist with VAT, revenue returns and compliance-related administration.
• Work closely with the wider office, sales, operations and logistics teams to ensure accurate financial information.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.
• Ad hoc finance and office duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator or similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general accounting systems.
• Experience with accounts payable and/or accounts receivable.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise work in a busy environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A practical, flexible and hands-on approach.
• Experience in manufacturing, agri-business, logistics, FMCG or a similar environment would be an advantage but is not essential.