Role Overview

The Accountant / Bookkeeper is responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day financial administration and supporting accurate financial reporting across the business.

The role ensures that financial records are maintained accurately, invoices and payments are processed efficiently, and key financial information is available to support business decision-making. The position will work closely with the Director / Executive Team, external accountants, payroll providers, suppliers, and clients to ensure the smooth running of the company’s finance function.

This is a key administrative and financial support role requiring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and a proactive approach to financial control and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Bookkeeping

Manage day-to-day financial operations, including:

• Raising and issuing client invoices
• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Managing credit control and debtor follow-up
• Recording receipts, payments, and financial transactions accurately
• Maintaining up-to-date financial records within the company’s accounting system

Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner to support management reporting, audits, VAT returns, payroll, and year-end accounts.

Invoicing, Payments & Credit Control

• Prepare and issue invoices in line with company procedures and project requirements
• Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up with clients where required
• Maintain accurate debtor records and report aged debt to management
• Process supplier invoices and ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed terms
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice or payment queries
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier accounts, and payment approvals

Payroll, VAT & External Accountant Support

Liaise with external accountants and payroll providers in relation to:

• Payroll processing
• Pension and payroll administration
• VAT return preparation
• Year-end accounts
• Corporation tax and statutory reporting support
• Financial queries and reconciliations

Prepare and provide the required financial information to external advisors in a clear, organised, and timely manner.

Financial Reporting & Administration

• Assist in preparing regular financial reports for the Director / Executive Team
• Monitor income, expenditure, and cashflow information
• Support cost tracking across projects, departments, or business areas
• Assist with budget monitoring and financial administration
• Maintain organised digital and paper-based financial records
• Support the preparation of financial information for management review

Office & Business Administration Support

• Maintain supplier, client, and service provider records
• Support general office administration linked to finance and business operations
• Assist with maintaining accurate company records and filing systems
• Support internal systems and administrative processes where required
• Assist with gathering and organising information for tenders, proposals, or business submissions where financial or company information is required

Person SpecificationEssential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, accounts, or financial administration
• Strong experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar
• Experience managing invoices, supplier payments, reconciliations, and financial records
• Good understanding of VAT, payroll coordination, and basic financial reporting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage confidential financial information professionally
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a consultancy, professional services, engineering, construction, or technical business
• Experience liaising with external accountants and payroll providers
• Experience supporting management accounts or financial reporting
• Experience with project-based invoicing or time/cost tracking
• Familiarity with Irish VAT, payroll, and company administration requirements
• Experience supporting tender or proposal administration from a finance perspective

Key Competencies Financial Accuracy & Control

Maintains accurate financial records and ensures transactions are processed correctly and on time.

Organisation & Efficiency

Manages invoices, payments, reconciliations, and records in a structured and efficient manner.

Attention to Detail

Reviews financial information carefully and identifies discrepancies or errors.

Confidentiality & Professionalism

Handles sensitive financial and business information with discretion and professionalism.

Communication

Communicates clearly with management, clients, suppliers, accountants, and payroll providers.

Proactive Approach

Identifies issues early, follows up on outstanding actions, and supports improvements to financial processes.

Reliability

Provides consistent financial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €35,000.00-€47,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gorey, County Wexford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• In a similar role.: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person