Accounts Assistant

Location: Remote, with option to work hybrid from Blackrock, Dublin or Castlebar, Mayo

Employment Type: Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), with potential for full-time in the future

Study Support: ACCA (or equivalent accounting qualification)

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or aspiring accounting professional looking to build a career in finance.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Controller and gain hands-on experience across all key accounting functions while receiving support to pursue a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA. You will gain exposure to the full accounting cycle within a growing business.

This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, and the ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.

The role will initially be part-time (approximately 20 hours per week) with the potential to increase hours in the future.

Key Responsibilities

You will gain experience and provide support across a broad range of finance activities, including:

Processing supplier invoices and preparing supplier payment runs

Raising customer quotes and invoices, and assisting with credit control activities

Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations, and investigating and resolving discrepancies

Assisting with the preparation and filing of VAT and other Revenue returns

Assisting with payroll processing and maintaining employee records

Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including audit, internal reporting, and budgets/forecasts

Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

Participating in general admin, process improvement initiatives and ad hoc projects

Skills & Experience

Essential

Relevant third-level qualification in Accounting, Business, STEM, or a related discipline

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to work independently in a remote setting and take ownership of tasks

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications

Positive attitude with a willingness to learn

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

Previous internship, work placement, or part-time experience in an office environment

Familiarity with Xero or a similar accounting package

Benefits

We are a people-led company committed to both professional excellence and employee well-being. We offer a competitive salary along with support for a professional accountancy qualification and opportunities for career progression in a growing company. We also facilitate flexible hours and remote/hybrid work to allow the successful candidate to manage work-life balance and study commitments.