Accounts Assistant - Dublin - €40,000- €45,000 (369202)
Downey Osborne is partnering with an established and growing organisation to recruit an Accounts Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team in a varied role with genuine responsibility from day one.
The successful candidate will gain broad exposure across accounts payable, receivables, reconciliations, payroll, VAT and financial reporting, while also having the opportunity to improve processes and develop their skills.
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
Professional AI tools and training
Broad finance exposure
Career progression
Study Support
Supportive team environment
Hybrid working available
Permanent, full-time position
About You
Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
Experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations
Accounting software experience
Payroll experience would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communicator
Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Proactive approach to improving processes
Experience using AI tools would be advantageous
ATI/IATI or part-qualified ACCA/ACA would be advantageous but not essential
About Your New Role
Always
Process purchase and sales ledger transactions.
Complete bank and payment provider reconciliations.
Maintain accurate financial records.
Support the day-to-day finance function.
Assist the Financial Controller.
Often
Process supplier payments and reconcile statements.
Process payroll and manage starters and leavers.
Prepare VAT returns.
Support month-end and management reporting.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost analysis.
Occasionally
Identify and improve finance processes.
Use AI tools to improve efficiency.
Support finance projects and wider reporting.
Never
Compromise accuracy for speed.
Let a spreadsheet become more complicated than it needs to be.
Interested?
If this sounds like the job for you, just click on the ‘submit a cv’ button at the top right of the website.

