Accounts Assistant / Accounting Technician

Location: Cork (In Office with potential of hybrid after probation)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Subject to a 6-month probationary period)

Reporting To: Company Accountant

About LeisureWorld

LeisureWorld is a vibrant, not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG) operating five distinct facilities on behalf of Cork City Council. Our operations span three multi-functional leisure centres (featuring swimming pools, gyms, reception areas, and astro pitches), a fully staffed golf course pro shop, and a historic church operating as a local venue for cultural, heritage, and arts events.

Position Overview

We are seeking a methodical, detail-oriented Accounts Assistant/Accounting Technician to join our central administration team. This is a hands-on, high-volume transactional role focused on maintaining strong financial controls across our five local facilities. Whether you are a fully qualified Accounting Technician looking for a stable, rewarding environment, or currently progressing through your exams and looking to take the next step in your career, we welcome your application.

Key Responsibilities

● Bank, Cash & Revenue Reconciliation: Update and reconcile all bank accounts, company credit cards, and point-of-sale (POS) systems weekly. Prepare secure lodgement packs for Brinks collections and maintain rigorous site coinage control.

● Accounts Payable (Creditors): Process supplier invoices using AutoEntry and Trackplan. Prepare monthly reconciled creditors control accounts and aged listings for review.

● Accounts Receivable (Debtors): Raise formal invoices for schools, group bookings, and corporate events. Manage the collection of site management fees, follow up on overdue accounts, and resolve billing queries.

● Payroll Production: Process weekly payroll via Snow Payroll software for circa 100 employees. Liaise with HR to ensure accurate recording of rates, hours, and statutory leave, and handle staff payroll queries.

● Financial Control & Systems: Upload operational income figures into Sage 50. Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with internal data protection standards and corporate Clear Desk Policies.

Candidate Profile

Criteria: Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

Strong numerical competency (Leaving Certificate or equivalent).

Completion of, or active progress towards, an Accounting Technician qualification (ATI / IATI) or equivalent.

Desirable Attributes:

Fully qualified Accounting Technician (Diploma level) or equivalent.

Criteria: Experience

Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in an Accounts Assistant, bookkeeping, or structured administration role.

Experience handling high-volume transactional data entry.

Desirable Attributes:

Experience working within a multisite leisure, retail, or hospitality environment.

Criteria: Technical Skills

Essential Requirements:

Strong proficiency in MS Excel (data sorting, basic formulas).

General competency with computer-based office systems.

Desirable Attributes:

Working knowledge of Sage 50. Familiarity with Legend CRM, Timepoint, AutoEntry, Trackplan, Snow Payroll.

Criteria: Core Competencies

Essential Requirements:

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks to meet strict commercial deadlines.

Desirable Attributes:

Clear, professional communication style when handling vendor or debtor queries.

Benefits:

Family Membership for you and your family – Max numbers apply

Reduced golf fees at Mahon Golf Course

50% Discount on Kids Swimming Lessons for the child allocated to your family membership (when applicable)

50% Discount on Kids camps (when applicable)

Pitch Bookings are Free off Peak / Free Peak if not in use by Customer

Career promotions – opportunities to be promoted within the company

Development courses to aid career progression

Save money with our cycle to work scheme applicable after 1-year full employment.

Plan for your future – eligible staff will be enrolled in the Pension Auto – Enrolment (My Future Fund) scheme once you meet certain requirements.

Health & Wellness Policy

Free Parking with the exception of St Peters

Employee ‘Thank you’ lunches

Employee Social events

Additional bonus day (Good Friday)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent

Pay: €38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

Employee discount

Gym membership

On-site gym

On-site parking

Application question(s):

Can you list your relevant qualifications?

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person