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Accounts Assistant
Negotiable
Accounting & Finance
Dublin City Centre
Accounts Assistant – Education Sector | Dublin City Centre
An excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a well-established education/college environment based in Central Dublin City Centre. This role offers broad exposure across both accounts payable and receivable, making it ideal for someone with at least 12 months’ experience who is keen to further develop their skills while working towards an accounting qualification. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily finance operations, and interacting with various internal stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
An excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team within a well-established education/college environment based in Central Dublin City Centre. This role offers broad exposure across both accounts payable and receivable, making it ideal for someone with at least 12 months’ experience who is keen to further develop their skills while working towards an accounting qualification. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting daily finance operations, and interacting with various internal stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Company Overview
A long-established and highly regarded educational organisation based in Dublin with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a large, active campus environment. The organisation supports a wide range of activities and requires a well-structured and efficient finance function, offering excellent exposure for someone looking to build a solid foundation in accounting.
A long-established and highly regarded educational organisation based in Dublin with a strong reputation for operational excellence and a large, active campus environment. The organisation supports a wide range of activities and requires a well-structured and efficient finance function, offering excellent exposure for someone looking to build a solid foundation in accounting.
Salary and Benefits
- €32,000 – €35,000 depending on experience
- Full-time, 3-year fixed term contract
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Pension scheme
- Generous paid sick leave following probation
- Bike to work scheme
- Hybrid / flexible working options post probation
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Duties and Responsibilities
- Processing supplier invoices and ensuring compliance with purchase orders and approvals
- Posting invoices to SAGE with accurate coding
- Maintaining supplier records including tax documentation
- Managing supplier payments including cross-border transactions
- Preparing weekly payment runs and issuing remittances
- Monthly credit card reconciliations
- Managing lodgements and reconciling receipts
- Handling receipting of income including cash and cheques
- Investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Supporting trip-related finance including tracking and reconciliation
- Maintaining and improving filing systems
- Processing recurring costs such as direct debits and mobile bills
- Managing stationery orders and stockroom supplies
- Providing reception support as required
- Assisting with ad hoc finance and administrative duties
Requirements and Desirable Experience
- Minimum 12 months’ experience in an accounts or finance role
- Currently studying towards an accounting qualification
- Strong numerical and organisational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong IT skills, experience with SAGE desirable
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Fluent English with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Proactive and self-motivated approach
- Full, unrestricted rights to work in Ireland is essential
- Experience in an education or similar environment advantageous
This role offers valuable experience within a broad finance function, providing exposure to accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations and financial operations in a structured and fast-paced environment. 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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