Bookkeeper, Carlow

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Bookkeeper on a permanent basis.

Candidates will need to have a minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience.

Experience using Xero Accounts Package would be a distinct advantage.

A good understanding of Excel is required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card, and PayPal transactions daily, coding and processing invoices and receipts.
• Coding and processing supplier invoices
• To gain an Understanding of the stock control systems and work to support the purchasing department
• Manage accounts receivable for a small number of credit customers - issue monthly statements and follow up on payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements at month end and prepare payment runs for both companies with remittances issued to suppliers.
• Maintain internal accounts (food account, marketing, and other internal cost tracking) and clear at month end.
• Complete bookkeeping, quarterly VAT return, monthly customer invoices and statements, bank reconciliation.
• Monitor the Chart of Accounts watchlist and shared accounts inbox, responding to queries.
• Oversee roster scheduling for the admin team on Bizimply, ensuring timesheets are accurate and reconciled.
• Collect and submit employee expense forms to the external payroll company, retaining all receipts.
• Upload the payroll bank file and enter the payroll journals, allocating costs to the correct departments.
• Upload holiday forms and manage annual leave records for the admin team.

Key Skills:

• Previous Accounting experience is essential.
• Proficiency with Xero is preferred (or a willingness to learn quickly).
• Good working knowledge of VAT and other statutory returns.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to daily reconciliation.
• Good organisational and time management skills - able to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Support is available in training where required.
• A friendly and professional manner when dealing with suppliers, customers, and colleagues.