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Accounts Assistant
Negotiable
Accounting & Finance
Kildare
Accounts Assistant | 9‑Month Contract | North Kildare (Maynooth area)
A well‑established organisation based in North Kildare is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑focused finance professional who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role and wants strong exposure across core accounting processes within a busy and well‑structured finance function. The role offers day‑to‑day responsibility, collaboration with senior stakeholders and valuable experience within a supportive team environment.
A well‑established organisation based in North Kildare is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join its finance team on a 9‑month fixed‑term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑focused finance professional who enjoys a varied, hands‑on role and wants strong exposure across core accounting processes within a busy and well‑structured finance function. The role offers day‑to‑day responsibility, collaboration with senior stakeholders and valuable experience within a supportive team environment.
Role Overview
This position supports the finance function across transactional accounting, reconciliations and reporting, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month‑end activity.
This position supports the finance function across transactional accounting, reconciliations and reporting, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month‑end activity.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Processing purchase and sales invoices
* Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Bank and account reconciliations
* Posting journals and maintaining the general ledger
* Assisting with month‑end close and reporting
* Supporting VAT preparation and Revenue compliance
* Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
* Assisting with audit preparation where required
* Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
* Processing purchase and sales invoices
* Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
* Bank and account reconciliations
* Posting journals and maintaining the general ledger
* Assisting with month‑end close and reporting
* Supporting VAT preparation and Revenue compliance
* Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
* Assisting with audit preparation where required
* Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
Requirements and Desirable Experience
* Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Experience in an SME or fast‑paced environment is desirable
* Previous experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Experience in an SME or fast‑paced environment is desirable
Company Overview
The organisation has been operating successfully for several years and employs a well‑established team across its Irish operations. It is recognised for its professional culture, structured finance processes and commitment to supporting its employees. The finance function plays a central role in supporting daily operations and ongoing business activity, offering a collaborative and stable working environment without disclosing client identity.
The organisation has been operating successfully for several years and employs a well‑established team across its Irish operations. It is recognised for its professional culture, structured finance processes and commitment to supporting its employees. The finance function plays a central role in supporting daily operations and ongoing business activity, offering a collaborative and stable working environment without disclosing client identity.
Salary and Benefits
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* 9‑month fixed‑term contract
* Full‑time hours, Monday to Friday
* Hybrid working options, where applicable
* North Kildare location with good transport links
* Supportive and professional finance team
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* 9‑month fixed‑term contract
* Full‑time hours, Monday to Friday
* Hybrid working options, where applicable
* North Kildare location with good transport links
* Supportive and professional finance team
This role offers valuable experience within a hands‑on accounts assistant role, strong exposure to core accounting and month‑end processes, and the opportunity to work within a well‑run finance function on a 9‑month contract basis. Please apply using the link below for the attention of Cloe Stapleton. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7676. If you are interested in this opportunity and would also like to be considered for other suitable roles aligned with your experience and skill set, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the application link provided.
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