Accounts Assistant

Manufacturing company in Meath is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their growing and innovative company. your duties and responsibilities Accounts Payable: Liaise with Operating departments to ensure timely issue of purchase invoices; ensure invoices comply with supplier requirements with regard to PO, special instructions etc. Manage the distribution of invoices from Suppliers to relevant managers for approval. Liaise with Operating Divisions regarding the creation and maintenance of Suppliers on Sage and ensure credit terms, billing addresses and other fields affecting timely payment are properly updated. Receive, record and distribute internally all Purchase Orders (POs) sent to Suppliers. Reconcile Supplier Statements with Creditors Ledger on a monthly basis. Set up weekly payment runs to Suppliers for review by Financial Controller and approval by Company Directors. Accounts Receivable: Liaise with Operating departments to ensure timely issue of sales invoices; ensure invoices comply with Customer requirements with regard to PO, special instructions etc. Manage the distribution of invoices from Customers. Issue Customer statement at agreed frequency. Proactively review Customer profiles to establish opportunities for Direct Debits and other early payment opportunities. Apply Customer payments to Debtors Ledger in conjunction with monthly Bank reconciliations. Reconcile Debtors Ledger balances to Debtors Control Accounts in Nominal Ledger. Chase up Customer payments and deal with all phone queries. Maintain schedules including Cash Flow Forecasts for Financial Controller. Assist Financial Controller in ad hoc projects & tasks Your experience & Education: 3 years' experience in a similar role Accounting Technician or equivalent. Your benefits: A Company Pension Plan Health Benefits Social Club Attractive salary based on skills and experience Friendly, professional & innovative atmosphere Excellent environment for professional growth Career progression opportunities Parking