Accounts Administrator

Accounts Administrator – Co. Kildare

Permanent, full-time

Salary range up to €48k per annum DOE

About the Role:

We are partnering with a well-established property and development group with diverse interests across construction, real estate, hospitality and leisure to recruit an experienced Accounts Administrator to join their Finance Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounts professional to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting and compliance with relevant accounting and tax requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process, check and post creditor and subcontractor invoices, ensuring correct approvals and purchase order matching.
• Manage accounts payable, supplier statements and creditor reconciliations.
• Review subcontractor invoices and assist with RCT compliance and returns.
• Assist with VAT reconciliations, VAT returns and correct VAT treatment.
• Process accounting transactions using Sage X3 or a comparable accounting system.
• Complete bank postings, bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, financial reporting and project cost sheets.
• Liaise with purchasing, project teams, suppliers and subcontractors regarding invoices and project costs.
• Assist with debtor and creditor ledgers, cash-flow reporting, budgets and forecasts.
• Support payroll processing, statutory returns, month-end and year-end procedures, and external audits.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, supporting documentation and financial controls.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:

• Minimum of three years' bookkeeping or accounts experience, ideally within construction, property development or a similar environment.
• Accounting Technician qualification would be advantageous.
• Practical experience with VAT and RCT accounting is desirable.
• Experience with Sage X3 is desirable; strong experience with Sage or a comparable accounting system will also be considered.
• Strong experience in accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, financial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full clean driving licence essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working.
• Free parking.
• Access to company gym.
• Discounted golf green fees.
• Discounted food at head office and selected hotels.
• Discounted hotel stays.
• Discounts across selected spa, leisure facilities and restaurants.

If you have the relevant experience and are interested in learning more about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.