Overview
Accounts Assistant – Co. Mayo
Location: Co. Mayo
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Motor / Automotive
The Opportunity
Our client, a busy and long-established motor dealership in Co. Mayo, is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join its finance and administration team.
The business operates a busy vehicle sales operation alongside substantial Service, Parts and Aftersales departments, giving the successful candidate exposure to a varied and fast-paced accounting environment.
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and good commercial awareness who enjoys being part of a hands-on team.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing purchase and sales invoices
- Maintaining accurate accounting records and financial ledgers
- Bank reconciliations and daily banking
- Supplier account reconciliations and payment processing
- Debtor control and customer account management
- Assisting with VAT returns and Revenue submissions
- Supporting payroll processing and administration
- Processing commission calculations where required
- Assisting with vehicle stock reconciliations and cost tracking
- Supporting the finance team with month-end procedures
- Preparing reports and financial information for management
- Assisting with annual audit preparation
- Maintaining accurate and audit-ready financial records
- Working with the company’s Dealer Management System and accounting software
- Supporting the wider management team with general finance and administration duties
Candidate Requirements
We would like to hear from candidates with:
- Previous experience as an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Administrator, Bookkeeper or similar
- Strong understanding of accounting principles
- Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
- Payroll experience would be an advantage
- VAT and Revenue reporting experience would be beneficial
- Strong Excel and computer systems skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a busy environment
- A positive, dependable and proactive approach
Previous experience within a motor dealership or automotive environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
The Person
This position will particularly suit someone who enjoys a hands-on accounts role and wants to become an important part of a busy and established business.
You should be organised, reliable, commercially aware and comfortable working closely with both the finance function and departmental managers.
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Apply
If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Co. Mayo, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information or to apply, contact Sylvester Jennings at Arcon Recruitment.
