Accounts Assistant

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accounts Assistant, located in Bagenalstown, will be a key part of a professional and committed team and will play a central role in both the day-to-day and month-end activities of the Finance team.

Responsibilities

· Bank reconciliations for all bank accounts including multi-currency

· Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations

· Maintain fixed asset register, Capital expenditure records and monthly depreciation journals

· Assist in the preparation of weekly payroll reports to send to payroll provider

· Review of reports sent back by payroll provider and preparation of files for review by the Head of Finance

· Prepare weekly KPI reporting for Senior Management review

· Preparation of bi-annual & monthly VAT and VIES returns for Ireland & UK

· Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

· Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, working with tight deadlines

· Assist with the preparation of statutory financial accounts

· Aid in both internal and external audit work for the Company

· Other ad hoc duties as required

Key Qualifications/Requirements

· 2-3 years’ experience in accounts administration

· An interest in pursuing or already a part-qualified accountant working towards a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA)

· Experience with an ERP package

· Strong knowledge of MS Office, in particular MS excel

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

· Possess strong organisational, analytical abilities and excellent attention to detail and accuracy

· Works well, both in a team and under one’s own initiative

· English language fluency, both written and verbal

Send CV’s to Shauna.Larkin@magna.com or apply through www.magna.com