Accounts Administrator

We at Comer Group Ireland have an exciting opportunity to join our Finance department as an Accounts Administrator. **Objectives of the Role** To act as a support to the accounts team in order to ensure that all financial data is reported both accurately and in a timely manner. **Duties \& Responsibilities** * Daily management and recording of construction accounts payable. * Process, check and post creditor and subcontractor invoices. * Ensure invoices are correctly matched to purchase orders and have followed the appropriate approval process. * Review subcontractor invoices for accuracy and appropriate RCT treatment. * Maintain RCT registrations, contract notifications, payment notifications and returns, where required. * Prepare and assist with VAT reconciliations and periodic VAT returns. * Ensure VAT treatment of supplier, subcontractor and other transactions is correctly recorded. * Process accounting transactions and maintain accurate financial records within Sage X3\. * Creditor invoice posting and reconciliation. * Reconcile supplier statements and investigate differences. * Bank postings, bank reconciliations and analysis of bank transactions. * Intercompany invoicing and reconciliations. * Prepare balance sheet reconciliations. * Calculate and post accruals and prepayments. * Assist with monthly management accounts and financial statements. * Assist with weekly and monthly financial and project reporting. * Prepare and maintain construction/project cost sheets. * Liaise with the Purchasing Manager regarding invoices, purchase orders and project costs. * Oversee and assist with debtor and creditor ledgers. * Assist with cash\-flow reporting and project working\-capital requirements. * Assist with budgets and forecasts across the Group. * Assist with payroll processing where required. * Assist with other statutory accounting and tax returns as required. * Assist with year\-end close and provide information to external auditors. * Liaise with external auditors and respond to audit queries as required. * Maintain appropriate accounting records, supporting documentation and financial controls. **Qualifications, Knowledge \& Experience** * 3\+ years' bookkeeping/accounts experience, ideally within construction, property development or a similar environment. * Accounting Technician qualification would be advantageous. * Practical experience of VAT and RCT accounting and compliance is desirable. * Experience using Sage X3 is desirable; strong experience with Sage or a comparable accounting system will also be considered. * Strong experience with accounts payable, supplier reconciliations and bank reconciliations. * Strong systems and IT skills, particularly Excel and accounting systems. * Strong financial acumen and attention to detail. * Ability to analyse transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies. * Self\-starter with a practical, hands\-on approach. * Able to work effectively independently and as part of a finance team. * Good judgement and logical decision\-making skills. * Confident problem solver with the ability to identify and implement process improvements. * Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills. * Comfortable liaising with finance colleagues, project teams, purchasing, suppliers, subcontractors and external auditors. * **Full clean Drivers Licence essential** **Benefits** * Free Parking * Access to company gym * Discounted rates for green fees. * Discounted rates for Food at Head Office and managed Hotels * Discount Rates for stays at Comer Group Hotels * Discount Rates at Comer Group Ireland managed spa and Leisure Facilities \& Restaurants