Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant

Join Our Finance Team

EHS International is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing Finance team in Cork. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day finance function, with particular responsibility for working capital management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to develop their career within a successful and growing organisation. You'll gain hands-on exposure across a broad range of accounting activities, work closely with experienced colleagues, and make a meaningful contribution to a business that continues to expand and invest in its people.

Key Responsibilities:

As Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Managing customer accounts to ensure payments are received within agreed terms through structured follow-up by phone, email, and written correspondence, while maintaining positive customer relationships.
  
• Issuing sales invoices and processing purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently.
  
• Preparing and distributing customer statements and aged receivables reports, highlighting overdue accounts and providing clear recommendations to the Finance Manager.
  
• Investigating and resolving invoice and account queries in collaboration with colleagues across Finance, Sales, and Operations.
  
• Assisting with month-end activities, including the preparation of journals for accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
  
• Performing bank, supplier, and customer account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies as required.
  
• Supporting month-end reporting and cash flow forecasting through the provision of accurate receivables data and wider accounting support.
  
• Assisting with general finance administration and contributing to ad hoc projects as the finance function continues to evolve.
  

About You

We are looking for a proactive and organised finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, or similar finance role.
  
• Experience in credit control and/or accounts receivable management would be highly advantageous.
  
• A solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, journal preparation, and account reconciliations.
  
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and reporting.
  
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero or similar platforms.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
  
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
  

Qualifications

• Part-qualified or currently studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACCA, ACA, CPA, or IATI is desirable.
  

Why Join EHS International?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, market-leading organisation where your contribution will have a real impact.

What’s on offer:

• Exposure to a broad range of finance and accounting activities.
  
• The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and accelerate your development.
  
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
  
• The chance to strengthen both your technical accounting expertise and commercial finance knowledge.
  
• Career development opportunities within a business that continues to grow and evolve.
  

Interested?

If you are ready to take the next step in your finance career and believe your experience aligns with this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your application today or contact Sam Sullivan at [email protected] or 085 714 1475 for a confidential discussion.

We are keen to move quickly with this appointment and encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 31st August at 3:00pm.