Accounts Assistant Accountancy & Finance Dublin City Centre

Lex Consultancy

Dublin
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

My client is a prominent international law firm, specialising in providing practical and commercially driven advice to their clients. They thrive on innovation and embrace challenges head-on, shaping solutions that drive success for clients.This growing company in Dublin offers promising opportunities for professional advancement and promotion for those interested.

Hybrid role - 50% on site
Offices based in IFSC, Dublin 1
Office hours 9:30-5:30pm

As a Finance Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in their finance department, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will handle a variety of tasks, from daily administration to monthly reporting, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of their finance operations.Key Responsibilities:

Execute day-to-day accounts payable administration, including the input and posting of multi-currency supplier invoices via Onventis with precise coding.
Administer weekly payment runs for supplier invoices, employee expenses, and client disbursements, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
Monitor the accounts payable mailbox on a daily basis and serve as the primary point of contact for all supplier relations.
Conduct reconciliation of supplier statements.
Review supplier invoices, disbursements, and employee expenses on the Onventis AP workflow system during team absences.
Perform daily bank reconciliations, ensuring the accurate reconciliation and posting of all bank receipts and payments.
Compile month-end bank reconciliation summaries for Office & Client Accounts and collaborate with the central Credit Control team as necessary.
Assist with monthly inter-office reconciliations and prepare accounting journals for posting.
Monitor and reconcile prepayments and accruals, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
Collect and reconcile data for bi-monthly VAT returns and prepare ad hoc WIP, billing, and timekeeper reports.
Support the Finance Manager in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will possess:

3-4 years in a similar role
Experience with Aderant (an advantage) and familiarity with law firm operations.
An enthusiastic and proactive approach to work, with strong organisational skills to manage day-to-day activities effectively.
Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and the ability to maintain composure in demanding situations.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and integrity.
Strong team collaboration skills paired with the capability to work independently and take initiative.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

Join this accounts team and become a valued member of the finance department, where your contributions will directly impact the ability to deliver outstanding service. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career journey with a forward-thinking law firm, apply to Richard Minchin now.

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