The Role
Payroll / Accounts Assistant
Clara, Co. Offaly
Salary: €38,000 - €42,000
Hybrid Working
My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll / Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis.
Candidates will need to have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
Candidates will need to have a good working knowledge of Excel
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Administration:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Assist with accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepare and process invoices, payments, and receipts.
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports.
- Support in maintaining fixed asset registers.
- Monthly and year-end GL & BS reconciliation
- Support month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Payroll Processing:
- Prepare and process payrolls for all employees, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, deductions, and benefits.
- Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll adjustments.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll data to relevant authorities.
- Maintain employee records, including tax filings and contributions to pension schemes.
- Process and manage statutory deductions (e.g., taxes, PRSI etc.).
- Respond to payroll inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner.
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure adherence to payroll laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Assist with audits related to accounts and payroll.
- Prepare and submit statutory reports, including tax filings and other relevant documentation.
Other Duties:
- Provide general support to the Finance team as required.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Help identify and implement process improvements within the finance and payroll functions.
- Month end expense accounts payments and reconciliations
The Package
Key Skills:
- Accounting technician or Part qualified in accounting or finance-related field is preferred.
- A Payroll certification would be a distinct advantage.
- Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant, Payroll Clerk, or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with accounting software and payroll systems.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and payroll legislation.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel.
- Knowledge of payroll-related software is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan.
Tel: 045-988500 / 085-8749410
