Role: Accounts Assistant
Location: Portlaoise
Company: Laois Hire – part of The Briggs Equipment Group
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent office based role. Monday – Friday
About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. The Briggs Equipment Ireland Group of businesses include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire, and Galway Plant and Tool Hire.
Laois Hire is a leading plant and tool hire company in Ireland that provide a comprehensive range of services from tool and plant machinery to highly specialised equipment.
We have an exciting new opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our supportive team in Portlaoise.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Maintaining the purchase ledger
• Reviewing supplier statements and follow up on any discrepancies or queries with suppliers.
• Setting up new supplier accounts in the system.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider team.
• Posting Journals + preparation of accounts
• Monthend process
• Cashflow management

WHAT WILL HELP YOU TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE:

• Experience in a finance support assistant/administrative role
• Sage 200 experience desirable – but not essential
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft programs including Excel
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small finance team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative team player
• Flexibility around monthend to complete accounts in a timely manner