Accounts Payable

3 days ago


Kilkenny, Ireland FRS Recruitment Full time

Our client based in Kilkenny are seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function and assisting the FC with month end and year end processes.

Main Duties:

- Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

- Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Prepare and process payment runs, including electronic and manual payments.

- Monitor aged payables and address overdue balances with suppliers.

- Ensure all accounts payable documentation is maintained and updated in a timely manner.

- Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as required by the Financial Controller.

- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register monthly ensuring additions and disposals are included in a timely manner and depreciation is calculated accurately in line with company policies and reporting standards.

- Assist with bank reconciliations, payroll reports, Bi-monthly VAT returns and intercompany reconciliations.

- Assist in reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

- Assist in the preparation of schedules and reports for year-end audits.

- Support the Financial Controller in liaising with external auditors and resolving queries.

- Assist in compiling data for annual financial statements.

- Reporting & Analysis

Skills & Qualifications

- Part-qualified ACCA (or equivalent IATI / Accounting Technician )

- 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to accounts payable and month-end tasks.

- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems.

- Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with internal teams

This role offers a study package if required and offers a pension and performance related bonus. This is a full-time permanent role and offers a Hybrid working model once established (3 days office / 2 days from home) For full details and to apply in strict confidence, send a current CV to Elizabeth Brannigan FRS Recruitment via link provided.



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