Payroll / Accounts Assistant - Permanent - Kildare

Payroll / Accounts Assistant Kill, Co. Kildare Permanent Salary : €40,000 - €45,000 Office Based My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Payroll / Accounts Assistant on a permanent basis. Candidates will need to have a minimum of five years' experience in a similar role Candidates must have a strong payroll background and be proficient in processing end to end payroll Experience using Brightpay, Sage Line 50 and Excel are a distinct advantage Key Responsibilities : Preparing and processing weekly payroll for Group employees using current manual timesheet system. Ensuring all payments and deductions are made as required including pension contributions and other deductions. Reconcile payroll reports to nominal ledger balances. Manage future migration from manual to automated time and attendance system. Maintain compliance records for all employees including contracts of employment, etc. Daily bank transaction postings and bank reconciliations. Assisting with monthly management accounts process : Month end reconciliations and controls Ensuring debtors / creditors balances agree with monthly trial balance Management of Group Credit Cards including reconciliation of receipts and posting transactions. Set up new suppliers / supplier amendments and maintain bank details on Sage. Preparing and processing of supplier payments on a weekly and monthly basis as required. Assisting with general administration duties as required including answering phones, dealing with customers, arranging travel etc. Other ad hoc or project work as required by the Group Financial Controller Key Skills : At least 5+ years experience in finance department in commercial environment. Part qualified accountant or accounting technician qualification (or equivalent). Strong payroll experience and understanding of accounting procedures. Experience with automated Time and Attendance systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly proficient in MS Excel and finance systems. Sage 50 experience a bonus. Confident communicating with senior management. Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical mindset. Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented highly organised individual. An effective team player, who demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow through to completion of tasks. For more information on this role, please contact Damian Ryan Tel : Skills : Payroll Administrator Accounts Assistant Accounts Clerk IATI Qualified Brightpay Sage Line 50 Excel Benefits : Pension Death in Service 20 Days Annual Leave Parking