Accounts Assistant
Job Overview
Key Responsibilities
Working with The Financial Controller, Finance Team Leader and the Finance Team:
* Weekly and Monthly Management Accounts
o Ensure timely and accurate sales ledger, purchase ledger and journal processing
o Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
o Analytical review versus budget and last year
o Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries in a timely and efficient manner
* Ensuring that accounting records are maintained in accordance with accepted policies and procedures
* Taxation
o PAYE Returns
o VAT Returns
o VIES Returns
o Diesel Rebate Claim
o Customs TAN Account Reconciliation
* Inter company Transactions
o Ensure accurate and efficient inter company recording and recharge process
o Recharges
o Reconciliations
* Projects / Reviews
o Reviewing, developing and implementing appropriate controls and procedures
o AR ledger reviews
o AP ledger reviews
o Support other ad-hoc tasks and projects
Requirements:
* Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accurately
* Analytical thinker and problem solver
* Competent IT skills, particularly proficient with spreadsheet software
* High level of accuracy
* Extremely organised in a manner that is easily read by others
* Trustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential information
* Administrative skills
* Previous experience of general accounting
IT Skills:
* PC literacy, MS Outlook, Excel to a high standard and Word
* Proficiency in relevant accounting software, ideally Pegasus
Qualification:
* AAT
or
* Level 5 and Level 6 Business Administration, book-keeping and finance
or
* Work Experience Equivalent
* Studying or interested in studying for an accounting technician or accounting qualification
Salary DOE
Annual Leave 20 Days
Parking on Site
Key Contact
Jean Lawless
086 1286326Jean is a Recruitment Consultant for our Commercial division working from the FRS Dublin office, and covering Accounts roles across Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath and Wicklow. Prior to joining FRS Recruitment, Jean worked at Accounts Receivable/Credit Control in the service industry. Now, she aims to…