Junior Accounts Assistant

Posted 3 hours 20 minutes ago by Jobtailor

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
  • Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Process accounts payable and receivable
  • Prepare VAT and RCT returns
  • Assist with payroll processing and related queries
  • Support month-end and year-end close procedures
  • Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting
  • Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
  • Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity
  • Review / validation of employee monthly expenses
Requirements
  • Accounting Technician qualification (ATI) or equivalent desireable
  • 1+ years' experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Knowledge of Irish tax regulations and financial governance
Desirable
  • Experience with Business Central or Power BI
  • Familiarity with cashflow management and financial controls
Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, processing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Proficient in accounting software, Excel, and knowledgeable in Irish tax regulations and financial governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)
  • 1+ Years Experience in Finance or Accounting Role
  • Proficiency in Accounting Software
  • Knowledge of Irish Tax Regulations
  • Experience with Business Central or Power BI
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • Accounts Payable Processing
  • Accounts Receivable Processing
  • VAT Returns Preparation
  • RCT Returns Preparation
  • Payroll Processing
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Cashflow Management
  • Financial Controls
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Organisational Skills
  • Ability to Work Independently
  • Team Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
  • Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)
Industry Keywords
  • Irish Tax Regulations
  • Financial Governance
  • Month-End Close Procedures
  • Year-End Close Procedures
  • External Auditors Liaison
Tools & Technologies
  • Excel
  • Business Central
  • Power BI
  • Accounting Software