Our client, one of Europe’s largest pet food manufacturers, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their busy finance team in Mullingar.
You will play a vital role in supporting the Finance Department by handling a range of financial tasks. This includes managing day-to-day accounts payable and receivable processes, reconciling transactions, and assisting with stock-related adjustments. This is a full-time permanent position working Monday to Friday 9-17.30. 2days work from home.
Accounts Assistant duties include:
- Accurately process invoices while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Verify the correct matching of invoices, goods received notes (GRN), and purchase orders (PO), and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Address customer and supplier inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Prepare reconciliations for customers, suppliers, and other accounts-related activities.
- Record customer receipts into the system and manage related allocations.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records in the accounts receivable and payable inbox.
- Assist with weekly and monthly supplier payment processing.
- Support the processing of stock write-offs and related stock transactions.
- Contribute to reviewing, improving, and streamlining departmental processes to enhance efficiency.
- Ensure all tasks are completed to facilitate a smooth month-end close in collaboration with the finance team.
- Assist with year-end financial activities and support internal and external audit processes.
Requirements for Accounts Assistant:
- Experience in processing transactions on ERP or Accounting systems required.
- Minimum of 2 years working in a similar role.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and skills in ERP applications.
- Excellent interpersonal/teamwork skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and trust.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work with accuracy.
For a confidential discussion and more information on this Accounts Assistant role contact Michelle Miley.
michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie +353 90 6450667