Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

 Our client, a successful IT Network Support company based in Castletroy, Limerick is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant for a 8-12 week contract.

The ideal candidate would be someone with experience in a busy accounts role that deals with all aspects of accounts payable, receivable and credit control. The candidate will also work alongside the purchasing and sales department, reporting to the General Manager and the external company Accountant.

The Role:

 You will be working in an environment geared towards performance with a forward-thinking company that values the contribution of every individual. This role will offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth.

As Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for the day to day running of the accounts department. Training will be provided on all internal company systems.

Responsibilities to include:

·      Communicating via the company CRM System with all departments as necessary

·    Variety of Account Payable / Account Receivable functions

·      Maintaining relationships with customers and suppliers, written and verbal

·      Updating and maintaining customer and supplier records via company systems

·      Maintaining all electronic and manual filing for the accounts department

·      Maintaining all agreements and platforms linked to billing process

·      Monthly preparation work prior to billing – application and licence checks

·      General knowledge of our quotations system

·      Maintaining up-to-date weekly and monthly billing; billing is completed from multiple platforms within the business, prior training will be given in all aspects of billing requirements

·      Monthly preparation and completion of bank SEPA file for our direct debit process

·      Reconciling customer accounts and minimisation of outstanding amounts by using own initiative to resolve disputed amounts in a timely manner

·      Preparing aging lists and take pro-active actions on outstanding accounts

·      Preparing and processing of electronic transfers and payments.

·      Banking reconciliation

·      Administration of expense sheets, monthly

  Skills & Experience that we need:

·      Business Degree with Accounting, Accounting Technician qualification or significant years of accounting experience

·      Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an accounts department

·      Proficient in Sage 50 or equivalent package. Xero accounts package a big advantage

·      Ambitious, energetic, and motivated individual

·      Have a good telephone manner

·      Have an excellent ability to work well with all departments and the ability to work independently within the finance role and use own initiative

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook

·      Be trustworthy and conduct the role with integrity

·      Excellent Analytical Skills

·      Excellent organisational skills

·      Confidentiality paramount

·      Previous knowledge in an IT company an advantage but not essential

  How to Apply:

If you're interested in applying, or want to know more about this job 1st, contact Sarah Jeanne in CPL Limerick on 061 20864 / 087 90776999 or email your Cv to sarah.kelly@cpl.ie in complete confidence. 

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