Assistant Accountant

About

Innopharma Group works at the forefront of high-tech manufacturing, advancing skills and capabilities across the pharmaceutical, food and medtech industries.

We use our education courses to enable high quality products and lives. That’s our purpose – what we’re focused on achieving every day. Our technical services division offer a fresh approach to addressing your project and resource challenges. Our technical consultants and contractors are handpicked and trained to meet the highest regulatory standards, providing you with flexible access to specialized skills in the (Bio)Pharmaceutical and Med-Tech field.

We are now seeking a n Assistant Accountant to join our business. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing a centralised sales function, migrating sales activities from across the business into one best in class sales function.

Financial Recording & Reporting

• Maintain accurate books of accounts using accounting software
• Process invoices, receipts, and payments in a timely manner
• Prepare and post journal entries
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures
• Support preparation of management accounts and financial statements
• Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and ensure proper authorization
• Manage accounts payable aging and payment runs
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding debts
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Handle customer billing for training programs and courses
• Dealing with student finance queries and payment processing, including payment plan arrangements

Bank & General Ledger Reconciliation

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations
• Reconcile general ledger accounts
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items
• Maintain supporting documentation for all reconciliations

Compliance & Administrative Support

• Assist with VAT returns preparation and submission
• Support external audit processes
• Maintain filing systems and ensure document retention policies are followed
• Assist with budget preparation and variance analysis
• Support ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Accounting Technician qualification (AAT Level 3 or 4) OR
• Currently studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong academic background in accounting, finance, or related field
• About 3 years of accounting experience in industry (commercial environment preferred)
• Experience with computerised accounting systems (Xero or similar)
• Previous experience in month-end closing processes
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable functions
• Proficient in Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Experience with VAT regulations and returns
• Familiarity with banking procedures and reconciliations

Personal attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal for liaising with students, suppliers and internal teams
• Deadline-driven with excellent time management
• Professional approach and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Work from home

Location

• Hybrid remote in Sandyford, CO. Dublin
• Ability to commute/relocate: Sandyford, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience

• Accounting software: 1 year (preferred)
• Account reconciliation: 1 year (preferred)
• Industry / commercial accounting: 3 years (preferred)
• Computerised accounting systems (Xero or similar): 1 year (preferred)
• Google Sheets (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, advanced formulas): 1 year (preferred)

Work authorization

• Ireland (required)