Administration and Accounts Assistant

Administration & Accounts Assistant

The Opportunity

Our client, a long-established and award winning Chartered Accountancy Practice in Ashbourne, is seeking to hire an Accounts & Administration Assistant to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional with strong administration skills and book-keeping knowledge to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of client files for year-end accounts and outsourced accounting services.
• Review and reconcile financial information including bank accounts, debtors, creditors and supporting schedules.
• Collate client documentation including bank statements, loan agreements, insurance records and other financial records.
• Prepare draft documents including engagement letters, minutes, letters of representation and loan agreements.
• Complete Client Risk Assessments (CRAs) and maintain KYC and compliance documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end journal postings including accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Prepare client correspondence, information request letters, turnover confirmations and tax-related documentation.
• Support the wider team with general accounts administration and compliance activities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Strong administration experience in a professional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Previous experience within an accountancy practice.
• Professional bookkeeping qualification.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting software.
• Familiarity with compliance and KYC processes.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of €40,000
• Bonus
• Hybrid working with the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays following successful completion of training
• Flexible start and finish times
• Standard office hours:
• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am to 5:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am to 2:30pm
• 21 days annual leave, with additional leave awarded based on length of service from 5 years onwards up to 26 days
• Payment of annual membership fees for recognised accountancy bodies
• Educational Assistance Programme
• Statutory sick pay scheme following completion of 13 weeks' service
• Access to the company PRSA pension plan
• TaxSaver Commuter Ticket Scheme
• Early finish every Friday
• Supportive team environment with excellent long-term career prospects