A key position has become available in our growing finance team, located in Galway city. This role will initially be a maternity contract (1 year) with the potential to extend into a permanent position post probationary period. We are seeking an individual currently pursuing their accounting qualification or holding an accounts technician's diploma.
Your New Role
* Support the Finance team in preparing monthly Management Accounts according to tight deadlines:
* Accounts Payable: Process invoices, allocate payments and set up AP suppliers
* Accounts Receivable: Process invoices, allocate payments and set up AR suppliers
* Assist with month end journal preparation and entry (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, bank etc)
* Prepare weekly, monthly and ad-hoc reports for review by Management
* Prepare financial analysis when required for strategic decision-making
* Bank statement, daily review and month-end bank reconciliations
* Set up payments for approval on online banking platforms
* Trade creditor and debtor review. Ensure outstanding debts are collected, and creditor payments made in a timely manner
* Cash Reconciliation
* Daily/Twice weekly driver cash counted and lodgement
* Weekly office takings reconciliation and banking
* Control and reconciliation of office Petty cash
* Payroll preparation for sign off
* Work as part of a team liaising with auditors during internal and external year-end audits
* Assist with preparation of P30 and VAT returns for submission in accordance with Revenue deadlines
* Cost control - review/ identify cost-saving initiatives
* Focus on constant improvement of month-end processes and system automation
* Ad hoc projects and other daily finance duties as required
Your Experience
* ATI qualification/Part-qualified and continuing exams
* Ideally, a background in payroll and accounts
* IPASS qualification will be a distinct advantage.
What's on Offer
* Educational support
* An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to gain good exposure to all areas of finance
* A competitive salary and eligibility to participate in our performance-related bonus scheme
* A hybrid working model offered