We are a busy coach operator running services across four depots and are looking for an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team in the day-to-day running of the finance function. The role is based at our Urlingford depot but will require regular travel to our Cork depot — typically two days per week — to support the finance activities on site. A full driving licence and access to own transport are essential, with mileage reimbursed.
This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone with 1–3 years of accounts experience who is looking to broaden their skills across the full finance cycle in a fast-paced transport environment. It is also an opportunity to develop within a growing, established family business.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger: Processing supplier invoices across all four depots, matching to purchase orders and delivery dockets, reconciling supplier statements, preparing payment runs for approval, and resolving supplier queries.
Sales Ledger: Raising customer invoices for private hire, contract, and school transport work, issuing statements, and maintaining accurate customer records.
Credit Control: Monitoring aged debtors, following up overdue accounts by phone and email, and escalating issues to the finance team where required.
Bank & Reconciliations: Posting daily bank transactions, performing bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, and reconciling fuel card and credit card statements.
VAT & Revenue Returns: Assisting with the preparation of bi-monthly VAT returns, Diesel Rebate, and other Revenue submissions, ensuring records are kept in order for compliance.
Payroll Support: Assisting with the collation of weekly driver hours, processing timesheets, and supporting the payroll function as required.
Management Accounts Support: Assisting with month-end tasks including accruals, prepayments, journal postings, and preparation of supporting schedules for management accounts.
General: Filing, post handling, supporting year-end audit preparation, and providing ad hoc finance support to the wider finance team and depot managers.
Candidate Profile
Essential:
- 1–3 years' experience in an accounts assistant or similar finance role
- Working knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience with a recognised accounting package (e.g. Sage, Xero, SAP, Surf Accounts)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication skills — comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers, and depot managers
- Full clean driving licence and own transport (essential for travel to Cork)
- Ability to work independently when at the Cork depot
Desirable:
- Accounting Technician (ATI) qualified or working towards qualification
- Experience in transport, logistics, or a multi-site operation
- Exposure to payroll processing
- Experience with Diesel Rebate and Revenue Online Service (ROS)
Pay: €16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- accounts: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
