Accounting Assistant

Assistant Accountant

ES Talent Management have partnered with an Ecommerce platform to hire an Assistant Accountant to support them over the coming 3 months. Flexible/reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate. Their office is located in Dublin 7 there is a remote or hybrid option available.

We are seeking an experienced and hands on Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a short-term contract basis. This role has arisen due to temporary team resourcing requirements and will provide critical support across the day-to-day accounting activities of our UK entity. The successful candidate will take ownership of routine finance operations while also assisting with the review and clean up of historical accounting records and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working independently and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the UK entity
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve historical accounting discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Process journals and accruals where required
• Assist with reporting and analysis for management
• Support audits and information requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and key stakeholders across the business.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant practical experience
• Strong experience in month-end accounting processes
• Proven expertise in balance sheet reconciliations and resolving historical accounting issues
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Predominantly remote role with occasional office attendance (if required)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period for the finance team
• Collaborative and supportive working environment

About ES Talent Management

Our Talent Management solutions are people-led and expertise-driven. We understand the importance of people within a business and work closely with our clients to ensure that their people solutions bring their business strategies to life. Our offering is different. The future of work is demanding a flexible and quality-driven model and we have created solutions that not only facilitate flexibility but actually foster agility, innovation and most importantly results. We have a community of experienced, qualified and skilled professionals who we match to client assignments focussing not only on relevant skills but also on our value-added services. We are part of the global HR-Path network, with partner companies who specialise in HR, Business & Technology Consulting, bringing in-depth knowledge of regulatory changes, evolving market trends and technology breakthroughs across our international network.