Assistant Accountant

This is an entry level position is to support the day to day financial duties within the finance function for the Cork Customer Engagement Centre (CEC) organization. The position will primarily be focused on payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and other day to day accounting responsibilities. The role will report to the Manager of Finance for Cork CEC

PAYROLL

• Preparation and verification of monthly payroll and payment run for over 200 employees.
• Review of payroll data for accuracy & completeness.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Assisting to reconcile monthly payroll accounts and prepare necessary journal entries.
• Ensure delivery of accurate payroll output information.
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of employee pension payments.
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of employer income tax returns to Revenue (P30).
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of employee Health Care BIK and payment to health care provider.
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of bank transfer and funding to support payroll payments runs.
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of taxable employee benefits e.g. staff incentives, gifts, prizes and awards
• Responsible for processing and reconciliation of CSO EHECS survey.
• Working closely with HR to maintain accurate update employee information and data.
• Support associates with payroll queries
• Support managers and supervisors with payroll queries and processes

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

• Contacting suppliers for invoices and statements.
• Posting of all invoices onto the system for month end deadline.
• Investigation and resolution of supplier queries
• Reconciliation of all supplier statements for month end deadlines
• Ensure filing is up to date at all times
• Preparation of Month End Accrual
• Setting up new vendors and vendor modifications
• Accurate coding and VAT treatment applied to invoices.
• Processing of OFB (Owner Franchise Billing) invoices, raising BRD where required and follow-up on resolution.
• Other ad hoc Finance related tasks as required by business needs

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within Finance and/or has, or is currently perusing studies within the area of finance and accounting. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the double entry accounting system (however an accounting qualification is not a requirement). Excellent communication skills, both oral and written capabilities, are required in addition to strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to assume responsibility, ownership and accountability.

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