Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant
Join a leading Insurance company with a strong global footprint based in Dublin 2. Enjoy hybrid working with 2 days in the office per week, bonus, 10% pension, healthcare, and 25 days AL.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth across its global operations. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will gain hands-on experience within an international organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for 2 of the companies accounts receivable entities within a multicurrency environment.
* Liaising with brokers to identify and allocate premium receipts on a daily basis.
* Reviewing policy documentation and/or closing statements to reconcile outstanding debt positions as necessary.
* Following up on overdue payments with brokers to ensure that outstanding balances are collected.
* Liaising with Underwriting Operations department to ensure accurate and timely update of the company's records as and when identified.
* Processing payment of return premiums.
* Generating regular reports on outstanding debts including aging analysis, for review with underwriting teams and management.
Accounts Payable
* Processing invoices, preparing payment runs, making payments to vendors, and reconciling accounts payable.
* Assisting with expense reporting, including reviewing employee expense claims on concur, verifying receipts, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Other Responsibilities
* Reconciling bank statements for multiple bank accounts with internal records to ensure accuracy and identify any discrepancies or errors that need to be resolved.
* Managing email and electronic filing systems.
* Working with the finance team to issue financial and management reports as required for payable and receivables activities.
* Opportunity to get involved with process improvements and systems upgrades.
Requirements
* Minimum of 2-6 years prior accounting experience.
* Experience within insurance / financial services experience is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong accounts receivable experience is preferable.
* Relevant experience with payables, receivables and bank reconciliations.
* Accounting Technician or relevant qualification advantageous but not essential.
Desirable Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to adapt to change.
* Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
Benefits
* Hybrid working arrangement.
* 10% pension contribution.
* VHI health insurance.
* 25 days annual leave.