Accounts Assistant
Job Overview
Our client a leading manufacturer based close to the Ringaskiddy area of Cork are seeking to recruit a full time permanent accounts assistant to join their finance team.
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working as part of a busy team the main duties for the job are as follows:
Reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working as part of a busy team the main duties for the job are as follows:
Specific Responsibilities:
- Primary role will be in ensuring that all supplier invoices are properly processed; validated and approved prior to payment and paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.
- Liaising with Purchasing Dept to ensure resolution to any Supplier Invoice queries.
- Assist in maintaining the cash recording of the company on Microsoft money (or similar product). Manage petty cash & foreign currency requirements, employee expense claims and cash flow forecasting.
- Assist in processing of monthly intra-netting transactions and reconciliation of inter company balances at quarter end.
- Liaising with company auditors to ensure smooth completion of annual audit.
- Monthly analysis of expense and variance accounts.
- Ensure compliance for all Sarbanes Oxley related requirements of the organisation.
- Provide back-up services to cover absences within the finance department as required.
- Ad hoc information as required from time to time.
Education, Experience and Key Competencies:
- Qualified Accounting Technician or similar qualification.
- Experience working in accounts payable in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system an advantage.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required.
For full details and to apply in strict confidence, send a current CV to Elizabeth in FRS Recruitment via link provided.