Accounts Assistant

at  EirGrid

We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid, and we have developed an ambitious Business Strategy to respond to the unprecedented level of change and opportunity in the energy industry. Our Purpose is to Transform the Power System for Future Generations and our primary goal is to Lead the Island’s Electricity Sector on Sustainability and Decarbonisation.
Power up your career and join us on our journey of transforming Ireland’s power system for future generations.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ Finance experience ideally with a business or equivalent degree
• Good understanding of a range of finance activities
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Ms Word
• Previous experience with MS Dynamics AX or other Purchase Order based ERP
• Good judgement and problems solving ability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong administration skills and the ability to work to deadline

The Finance Department is responsible for the provision of timely and insightful financial information to the Board, Executive and Management. It also has responsibility for the ongoing development of the company’s internal control procedures and financial information system to fulfil regulatory and statutory requirements.
We have an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our growing team and ensure smooth and efficient processes are followed surrounding supplier payments and payment of employee expenses.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has exposure to finance/ business operations and is looking to

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of daily & monthly Bank Reconciliations for review
• Preparation of supplier payment runs: cheque, EFT, bank transfer
• Review and approval of employee expense claims in line with the EirGrid Expenses Policy
• Processing payments of employee expense claims & employee deductions
• Ensuring all PSWT certificates are issued in a timely manner
• Update cost centres on the EirGrid accounts package
• Processing revenue payments through ROS – employee related taxes and VAT
• Submission of monthly/annual returns on ROS
• Liaison with internal and external auditors for statutory and ad hoc assignments
• Assist with Month-End within Finance TSO
• Other duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ Finance experience ideally with a business or equivalent degree
• Good understanding of a range of finance activities
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and Ms Word
• Previous experience with MS Dynamics AX or other Purchase Order based ERP
• Good judgement and problems solving ability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong administration skills and the ability to work to deadlines