Accounts Assistant

Orange Recruitment is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a Public Sector body, delivering key administrative support in ensuring the efficient operation of the day-to-day activities within the Accounts Payable section of the Finance Department on a Temporary Basis

The successful candidate will play a key role within Accounts Payable section and the wider Finance Team to deliver a range of finance functions.

Dublin 9
Hybrid Working

6 month contract

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable mailbox management and administration – Daily mailbox check
• Processing supplier invoices ranging from:

– checking compliance with internal Procurement procedures

– recording of primary source information

– obtaining appropriate approval

– payment of the supplier

– issuing remittances

• Ensuring compliance with Revenue obligations (including tax clearance, VAT, PSWT and RCT where applicable)
• Carry out all required follow-up tasks and alerts in relation to progressing invoices to payment, particularly where information is incomplete or inaccurate
• Set up of new supplier accounts including verification of bank details
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Posting ad hoc payments to our financial system, Integra
• Dealing with queries from suppliers
• Bank Reconciliations and petty cash
• Preparation of month end accruals.
• Assistance with Month end close / ad hoc cover.
• Any other duties that may be assigned as required.

About you

• 2-3 year’s experience in a similar role (finance officer, accounts payable, accounts assistant)
• Knowledge of Integra desirable. Other large financial systems an advantage
• Demonstrated experience in processing a high volume of invoices
• Must have experience in bank reconciliations, month end and revenue obligations
• An understanding of basic accounting principles and reconciliation skills.
• High level of numerical skills: with ability to scrutinise large volumes of data against policy and procedures and ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and detail.
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, PC packages, etc)
• Previous Public Sector experience desirable
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Strong verbal and written skills

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