Woodfarm Fencing Supplies Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality timber products. We pride ourselves on innovation, sustainability, and delivering excellence to our clients across Ireland and the UK. As we enter an exciting phase of growth and digital transformation—including a upcoming migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—we are seeking a skilled Accounts Assistant to join our busy finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable (AP): Process high-volume supplier invoices, and assist in preparation of weekly payment runs.
- Accounts Receivable (AR): Issue sales invoices to commercial clients, assist in managing the aged debtors ledger, to ensure healthy cash flow.
- ERP System Transition: Maintain daily transactions efficiently in Sage while actively assisting the team during our upcoming migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Reconciliations: Perform daily bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and credit card matching.
- Taxation & Compliance: Assist in preparing Irish Revenue returns, specifically handling Relevant Contracts Tax (RCT) for sub-contractors and standard VAT returns.
- Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end close, journal entries, inventory valuations, and variance analysis.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 2+ to 3+ years of experience in an accounts assistant role, ideally within manufacturing, construction, or a stock/inventory-heavy environment.
- Software Skills: Hands-on experience with Sage is essential. Prior exposure to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Navision) is a distinct advantage, though full training will be provided.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) for analyzing inventory and financial data.
- Irish Revenue Knowledge: Solid understanding of Irish tax compliance, particularly RCT and manufacturing-related VAT rules.
- Core Competencies: Adaptable mindset, strong attention to detail, and a structured approach to problem-solving during a software transition.
Pay: €27,000.00-€44,046.01 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ahascragh, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounts: 4 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
