Accounts Assistant

at  Russell Brennan Keane

THE POSITION

An exciting opportunity has come up to join our Finance team who are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of day-to-day finance and accounting activities to support the business operations and compliance requirements.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS)

• Minimum of two years’ experience in a similar role accounts assistant / bookkeeper position
• Accounting Technician / Degree qualification in finance or business administration
• Proficient in use of Microsoft applications and excel

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strong organization skills. Proven planning and scheduling skills with the ability to work to and achieve strict deadlines
• Strong Attention to detail
• Team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, quick learner and independent worker, able to effectively multi-task and follow issues through to conclusion

• Monitor and maintain the accounts payable ledger, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments
• Monthly reconciling of supplier statements.
• Monthly bank reconciliation
• Bi monthly VAT returns
• Assist with processing of client receipts and Debtors ledger
• Assist with month-end closing processes and other ad hoc tasks as required
• Assist with preparation of annual audit files and annual budget process
• Assist with general accounts and finance queries