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Accounts Assistant

Contract Type:

Temporary

Salary:

€16.37 - €16.37 per hour

Location:

Galway - Galway

Contact Name:

Amee Mullen

Industry:

Accountancy & Finance

Date Published:

30-Jul-2026

On behalf of my public sector client, based in Galway City East, I am recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant

Hours of work: 35 hours per week
Contract Length: 8 months with potential for extension
Rate of pay: 16.37 per hour

Accounts Payable Assistant Responsibilities
· Register and process supplier invoices and post invoices to finance system.
· Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery receipts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
· Process purchase orders in line with company policies and procedures
· Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders to investigate and resolve discrepancies
· Perform supplier statement reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items
· Apply relevant tax deductions including PSWT (Professional Services Withholding Tax) and RCT (Relevant Contracts Tax)

· Assist with weekly payment runs
· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date supplier records
· Support the finance team in delivering all financial functions in a timely and efficient manner
· Credit Card transaction processing and statement reconciliations

Accounts Payable Assistant Skills and Experience

· Relevant qualification in Finance or Accounting.
· Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an accounts payable team in a busy accounts payable environment
· Knowledge of public sector and revenue rules as applicable to invoices, prompt payment, Professional Services Withholding Tax (PSWT), Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) regulations.
· IT skills including the use of MS Office, MS Teams and MS SharePoint.
· Proven experience using ERP systems in a finance environment.
· Excellent organisation and communication skills
Experience in the public sector or familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Business Central or similar ERP system advantageous.

Recruiter: Amee Mullen

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