Finance Assistant

Description:

A law firm in Dublin 4 is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to assist with the smooth and efficient running of the finance function on a daily basis, managing debtors and creditors for timely and accurate reporting. The role will operate a hybrid model after you have passed your probation.

A law firm in Dublin 4 is looking for a Finance Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to assist with the smooth and efficient running of the finance function on a day-to-day basis, managing debtors and creditors for timely and accurate reporting. The Finance Assistant will have responsibility for the posting of day-to-day accounts payable and receivable operations. The role will operate a hybrid model after you have passed your probation.

• Inputting suppliers’ invoices into accounting system

• Reconciliation of supplier’s accounts and preparation of EFT run

• Point of contact for supplier queries
• Management of client outlays and accurate billing
• Preparation of final invoices for client fees

• Credit control
• Processing daily EFT payments
• Daily bank reconciliation including allocation of payments and posting of incoming funds

• Providing administrative support including filing, banking and petty cash

• Assist with month end closing as required

• Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as they arise.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Accountant/Bookkeeper, in a law firm/professional services setting is preferred
• Accounts Technician or part-qualified is desirable

• Minimum two years’ experience in similar setting

• Previous experience with systems upgrades/process improvements is an advantage

• Excellent attention to detail and an organised logical approach is essential

• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines
• Accountancy and finance knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, Daily interaction with all employees, as well

• as vendors, building staff, etc. is required