Our client, a very respectable accounting firm based in South Dublin City, have an opportunity for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The priority and focus for this role is Accounts Receivable. This role comes with a hybrid working arrangement.

Key responsibilities will include :

Engagement packs for new Clients (using Docusign) and Direct Debit Set-ups for recurring compliance work

1. Monthly maintenance and set-up of DD payment on SEPA DD system
2. Raising of invoices
3. Managing cash collection on one-off transactional invoices – Set-up of Chaser system and email/phone follow-ups with Clients
4. Reconciliation of all Invoices between Bank Account and Xero system
5. Generation of weekly reports for Partner to uplevel and summarise all of the above so status, issues, plans can be quickly and easily understood
6. Payroll for internal Staff using Brightpay System-low volume
7. Accounts Payable for external service providers
8. Preparation of VAT statement for our external accountant (every 2 months)
9. Oversight and management of Staff expenses
10. General Office administration

Ideal Qualifications & Experience

1. A number of years experience in similar role(s)
2. Familiarity with relevant tools including Xero, Chaser, Microsoft Office suite.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills (will be engaging directly with Clients)
4. Accounting qualifications an advantage but not required.
5. Prior experience working in an accounting practice environment would be ideal but is not essential

Note there is scope for the successful applicant to pursue accounting and or tax qualifications if they wish to grow their career in the future (but that is not required for this specific role)

How to Apply

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For an initial conversation along with a detailed brief of the above position please contact our Accountancy & Finance Senior Recruitment Consultant, Pat Dolan pat@amicus.ie or click apply below.

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