Assistant Accountant – 2 Years Fixed Term Contract

Rethink Ireland

Assistant Accountant supporting finance and governance at Rethink Ireland through various accounting and analytical tasks. Collaborating with the Finance Team for effective financial governance.

Posted 7/26/2026contractDublin • 🇮🇪 IrelandJuniorMid-Level💰 €32,500 - €42,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting skills with a focus on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management, alongside proficiency in financial reporting and reconciliation processes. Capable of supporting finance operations while maintaining attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.

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Accounting QualificationAccounts Payable ManagementAccounts Receivable ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Basic Accounting PrinciplesTransaction RecordingBank ReconciliationCredit Card ReconciliationMonthly Management Accounts Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProactive ApproachPositive AttitudeAbility to Work to Deadlines

Tools & Technologies

AsanaMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Accounting Qualification

Industry Keywords

Finance Team SupportEmployee Timesheet ManagementInsurance Renewal ProcessPO Number Issuance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Finance Team by carrying out a range of accounting and analytical tasks.
Report to the Financial Controller.
Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
Record all transactions in the various ledgers.
Prepare monthly payment run schedules using Asana.
Complete monthly Bank and Credit Card reconciliations.
Issue PO numbers and manage related queries.
Assist in the preparation of monthly Management Accounts Pack.
Support the annual insurance renewal process.
Support other day-to-day Finance Team activities.
Support HR with employee timesheet data and calculation of TOIL and employee hours.

Requirements

What you’ll need

An Accounting qualification (or pursuit of this qualification) and/or at least 1 - 2 years' experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounting Technician.
A good understanding of basic accounting principles
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability work to strict deadlines.
Experience using Microsoft Office including outlook, excel, and word
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a proactive approach to work.
You are passionate about making Ireland a better place and are committed to Rethink Ireland’s mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

23 days Annual Leave
Employer pension contribution
Hybrid (With the opportunity to work from home & flexible working)