Role Purpose
The Accounts Assistant provides essential day-to-day support within the Finance Department, ensuring timely posting, reconciliation, and documentation of all transactions across ILCU and its subsidiaries. The role maintains the foundation of financial accuracy and control in Sage Intacct, supporting both operational and statutory reporting obligations.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Management and Reconciliations
Perform daily bank reconciliations for all ILCU, and subsidiary accounts, across ROI and NI currencies.
Post and allocate daily receipts and payments within Sage Intacct, ensuring clear audit trails.
Maintain reconciliation folders and ensure supporting documentation is accurate and accessible.
Accounts Receivable
Process all invoices and receipts, ensuring accuracy of debtor account coding and correct fund allocation.
Assist with generation of direct debit and EFT batches under supervision.
Support the preparation and issue of monthly debtor statements.
Follow up on aged receivables and escalate issues promptly to the Assistant Finance Manager.
Month-End Support
Prepare reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts (including petty cash, suspense, and VAT).
Support journal preparation and intercompany postings.
Maintain organised electronic filing of reconciliations, journals, and approvals for audit purposes.
Assist with schedules for external audit and internal review.
Other Duties
Provide administrative support for payroll inputs, pension updates, and deductions.
Assist with VAT return preparation and reconciliations.
Participate in system or process improvement projects as assigned.
Perform any other duties or ad-hoc assignments as directed by the Finance Manager to support the overall objectives of the finance department.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Accounting Technician qualification (or progressing toward it) preferred.
2+ years’ experience in a busy finance environment.
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP system desirable.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good understanding of accounting principles.
Strong grasp of reconciliations, journal posting, and financial recordkeeping.
Key Attributes
Methodical, accurate, and dependable.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and financial integrity.
Team player who supports a collaborative finance environment.
To apply please submit CV together with Cover letter using the link below:
https://irish-league-of-credit-unions.hirehive.com/accounts-assistant-dublin-81zQuF
Closing date for applications is 4pm 9th October 2026