Assistant Accountant

Galway
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

We're working with a well-known Galway-based company that is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team based in Galway. This is a permanent position, offering a great opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive finance environment with a strong local presence.Reporting to the Company Accountant, you will be responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger process - from purchase order management to invoice processing and reconciliation. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with detail and thrives in a process-driven environment.Key Responsibilities:

Process high volumes of purchase invoices efficiently and accurately
Maintain and update the purchase ledger
Match, batch, and code invoices, reconciling them against delivery dockets and purchase orders
Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
Assist with daily and monthly stock reconciliations
Post EFT payments to supplier accounts
Investigate and resolve pricing or quantity variances on supplier invoices
Support month-end accruals and prepayments
Provide assistance during audits and respond to audit queries
Carry out additional finance duties as required by management

Profile:

Prior experience in a similar Accounts Payable or bookkeeping role
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and standard accounting software packages
Strong attention to detail and an organised, methodical approach
Comfortable working with high volumes and tight deadlines
A good communicator with strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Self-motivated, reliable, and adaptable

Morgan McKinley

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