Barden have been exclusively engaged by a well-established distributor within Ireland and the UK who are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their expanding finance team.
This is a key hire for the finance team as the company continues to grow. The ideal individual will be an enthusiastic professional looking for a new challenge in a dynamic environment.
The Assistant Accountant will report to the Group Financial Controller, working closely with Finance Managers and the wider finance team. This role offers exposure to month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting, with room for professional development.
ABOUT THE ROLE
* Act as the primary payroll contact with the payroll bureau, ensuring accurate and timely employee payments;
* Oversee payroll postings to accounts monthly and provide ad hoc analysis as needed;
* Manage and improve the expense process for timely employee reimbursements, including system procedures and monthly postings;
* Complete bank reconciliations for various group accounts, adhering to month-end timelines;
* Coordinate month-end activities, ensuring intercompany balance reconciliation with Finance Managers;
* Prepare necessary reports and analyses for month-end close;
* Support audit processes by providing evidence and documentation to auditors and external bodies as required;
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within the finance function, supporting cost savings and other initiatives;
* Assist the finance team with general support and ad-hoc financial tasks as needed.
ABOUT THE PERSON
* Accounting technician or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA);
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting role with expertise in bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and payroll processing;
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits;
* Excellent analytical, numerical, and communication skills;
* High attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment;
* Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables), and other ERP systems;
* A team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi-national setting.
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