Accounts Assistant

Posted 06 February 2026
Salary DOE
LocationCarlow
Job type Permanent
Discipline Accountancy
Reference12061

Job description

What You Need to Know:
Matrix Recruitment are seeking an Accounts Assistant to be part of a dynamic and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation located in Carlow.

Your New Job:
As the Accounts Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting both daily and month-end finance activities. You’ll work closely with other team members to ensure accurate financial processes and reporting.
 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and capital expenditure records
  • Post monthly depreciation journals
  • Compile weekly KPI reports for management
  • Prepare VAT and VIES returns 
  • Manage inventory control tasks and support system standard cost updates
  • Assist Accounts Payable and Receivable activities
  • Help with monthly management accounts and statutory accounts preparation
  • Support both internal and external audit processes
  • Carry out other accounts-related tasks as needed

What Are We Looking For?:

  • 2-3 years’ experience in accounts administration
  • Accountants Technician qualification (or in progress) is advantageous
  • Experience using an ERP package
  • Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical abilities
  • Team player who works well independently


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