Accounts Assistant

Your new company You will be joining an established engineering company in the Galway area. This organisation have gone from strength to strength over the last number of years and they have become a global leader in their chosen industry. They are now looking for you to join their busy team on a maternity contract as an accounts assistant/ receptionist. Your new role You will have dual responsibilities and support both the finance team and cover reception duties. You will vouch AP invoices,file invoices, support payment runs, be responsible for month end close off as well as bank reconciliations. You will also be responsible for the day to day office administration tasks including being the first point of contact for clients, answering all incoming phone calls, making travel arrangements, arranging refreshments for client meetings, ordering stock suppliers and other administrative support as required. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will ideally have 1-2 years in an Accounts/ Reception role. An Accountant Technician qualification is a distinct advantage. You will also have experience working in a fast paced environment and enjoy working within a team. Furthermore, you will be have excellent computer skills and be eager to learn. To be successful in this role, you will need to be client focused and have displayed excellent communication skills in your previous roles. What you'll get in return A competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate. You will also be joining a fast paced, friendly environment where you will be given every opportunity to succeed What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk