Finance Assistant

My client based in the Citywest area is looking to recruit aFinance Assistant for an immediate start to cover a maternity leave contract. As Financial Assistant, you are a valuable member of the finance team with a Can Do Attitude providing support to the company, the Assistant Financial Controller, and the Finance Director. You will be responsible for keeping detailed and accurate records of all AP and AR activities including the creation of all Purchase Orders and other financial administration duties. The FA must be proactive and have the necessary skills to take on more responsibilities in the absence of the Finance Controller. Main duties include: Monthly Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly prepayments Preparing AR Aging with Comments Banking: Daily bank transaction recording Weekly bank reconciliation Daily Cash forecast recording Prepare file month in advance forecast at beginning of month Accounts Payable: Manage the Purchase Order and Requisition process always ensuring timely approvals are sought. Payment runs Deal with any supplier queries Supplier onboarding and benchmarking. Ensure purchasing policies are always adhered to. Monthly reconciliations ofCreditor accounts Processing Supplier invoices through necessary approvals Posting Supplier invoices to Accounting System Accounts Receivable Prepare monthly invoices for review and approval Prepare customer quotes Deal with any customer billing queries quickly and effectively. Customer due diligence for review. Monthly reconciliation of Debtor accounts Customer Debt Collection The ideal candidate will have the following: Minimum 3-yrs experience in a similar role Has existing or working towards a recognised accounting qualification (Accounting technician and/or Bookkeeping) Must have a good understanding and be conversant in Finance terminology Excellent numerical skills Good verbal and written English Excellent knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other computer skills. Experience with SAGE or other equivalent accounting packages Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visas or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland. Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered. Skills: Finance Assistant Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Debtors Clerk accounting technician collections