Overview Our client is currently seeking an Accounting Technician / Assistant Accountant to join their Dublin-based team, supporting purchase order processing, supplier invoices, and financial operations within a public sector environment.
The role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with the finance and procurement team.
Responsibilities Purchase Requisition / Purchase Orders: Manage the flow of documents on the approval signing process; Assign a PO number to each PR upon full approval; Enter the PO on to the Accounting Software (Sage Construct); Manage and keep up to date the Purchase Order Register; Prepare the monthly procurement report, for review with the Head of Procurement/Head of Finance; Check and match each supplier invoice to a current / valid purchase order; Manage the flow of documents on the approval signing process journey; Enter each supplier invoice/credit note to Accounting Software (Sage Construct); Be a point of contact with the suppliers accounting function.
Preparation of weekly/fortnightly supplier pay run
Bank reconciliations (fortnightly / monthly)
Preparation of tax returns – PSWT / VAT / ERR / RCT
Preparation of the quarterly Prompt Payments Return
Qualifications / Requirements Qualified Accounting Technician, and/or 10 years' experience
Knowledge of the practices and procedures of the public sector.
Knowledge of MS Office suite of packages.
Knowledge of the Construction industry and application of RCT tax.
Knowledge of Sage 200 accounting software (or similar industry standard).
Knowledge of Sage Construct / Eque 2 accounting software
Strong work ethic and drive with a high degree of self-discipline and motivation
Capable of working to tight deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Employment Details Full-time (35 hours net per week / 7 hours net per day)
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