Temporary Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Payable Assistant
Location: On-site, Kilcock, Co. Meath
Contract Duration: Approximately 2-4 weeks, possibly longer. Can work 4 or 5 days per week.

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable assistant to join our client's finance team on a temporary basis. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounts payable processes within a supportive environment, with full training provided.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurately enter invoices into Sage accounting software.

  • Match invoices with corresponding delivery dockets to ensure accuracy.

  • Perform creditor reconciliations and ensure timely payment processing.

  • Assist with various ad hoc finance tasks as required.

  • Maintain organised and accurate financial records.

Requirements:

  • Experience with Sage is desirable, but not essential.

  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

  • Previous experience in an accounts payable is required.

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Management Accountant

My Co Kildare based client is seeking an experienced Management Accountant to join its finance team. Working closely with senior finance leadership, this role will suit a proactive, detail-focused accountant who is eager to develop within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and related reporting
  • Analyse profit and loss movements and investigate variances
  • Prepare monthly journals, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation
  • Take ownership of balance sheet, bank, and intercompany reconciliations
  • Assist with year-end close activities and external audit processes
  • Maintain fixed asset records and related schedules
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple European entities
  • Complete statutory filings including VIES, Intrastat, and CSO returns
  • Provide cover across accounts receivable and accounts payable as required
  • Support ad-hoc financial analysis and finance projects
  • Manage general office administration, including supplier coordination, IT platform administration, and monitoring of insurance and subscription renewals

Experience & Requirements

  • Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) or experienced in a similar position
  • 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Strong Excel and accounting systems proficiency
  • High attention to detail with a hands-on, proactive approach
  • Strong organisational and communication skills

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Accounts Payable – Little Island Cork

Our client, a well-established organisation based in Cork, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to join their finance team. This role will play a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier transactions while supporting broader finance operations and month-end activities. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to maintain strong financial controls and smooth payment cycles.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end processing of supplier invoices and credit notes in a high-volume environment
  • Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received documentation
  • Investigating and resolving pricing, quantity, and invoice discrepancies
  • Accurate coding and posting of invoices to the general ledger
  • Managing supplier credit requests, including follow-up and resolution
  • Preparing and processing regular supplier payment runs
  • Handling supplier queries and payment-related requests in a timely manner
  • Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are kept up to date
  • Assisting with daily cash flow requirements and forecasting in collaboration with the Financial Controller
  • Supporting month-end close activities, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

Desired Attributes

  • Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance role
  • Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
  • Good understanding of general ledger and financial controls
  • Ability to investigate issues and resolve discrepancies efficiently
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines
  • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal teams
  • Proactive, reliable, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with accounting systems and Excel is advantageous

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Our Naas-based client is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their Finance team. This role will suit a proactive and detail-focused individual with strong ownership, a positive attitude, and the ability to manage Accounts Payable processes from start to finish in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier accounts
  • Process high volumes of supplier invoices
  • Send invoices for approval and follow up on outstanding authorisations
  • Assist with preparing and executing payment runs
  • Act as a key point of contact for supplier queries, including payments and unpaid invoices
  • Reconcile monthly supplier statements and review aged creditors reports
  • Create purchase orders as required
  • Set up new vendor accounts and support internal employee queries
  • Support supplier audits, year-end processes, and ad-hoc finance projects if required

Experience Required / Desired Attributes

  • Previous Accounts Payable experience is essential
  • Experience dealing with escalated supplier queries is an advantage
  • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team
  • Positive, flexible, and solution-focused attitude
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Payable professional looking to progress within a structured and supportive finance environment.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

  • Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
  • Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
  • Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Financial Accountant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified accountant to join a long-established, market-leading organisation within the capital equipment industry. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers broad commercial exposure across financial operations in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Support month-end close procedures (including extended hours on the last working day of the month)
  • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
  • Complete monthly bank reconciliations (EUR and GBP)
  • Prepare and submit VAT, VIES, Intrastat, and CSO returns
  • Oversee debtor management and liaise with the Credit Controller
  • Provide cover for accounts payable, credit control, and payroll during leave periods
  • Review and code supplier invoices; process expense claims and mileage approvals through ROS
  • Maintain company vehicle register and update insurers as required
  • Conduct bi-annual BIK reviews for company vehicles
  • Assist with annual audit preparation and insurance renewals
  • Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting tasks

Desired Attributes & Qualifications

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and accounting software (Sage an advantage)
  • Previous payroll experience desirable
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Professional, reliable, and adaptable approach

The Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience
  • Full-time, office-based role: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
  • Opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable commercial exposure within a respected organisation

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.
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Financial Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Financial Accountant into a pivotal, hands-on role within the finance function. This Hybrid position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, and budgeting, with real ownership of core accounting processes. It is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the numbers while also contributing to business performance and control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ownership of the general ledger and month-end close
  • Completion of all monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
  • Preparation and submission of VAT and other Irish Revenue returns via ROS
  • Liaison with external auditors and support of the annual audit process
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end reporting
  • Lead the preparation of the annual budget
  • Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls
  • End-to-end administration of the monthly payroll process

Experience & Profile Required

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
  • Knowledge of Payroll desirable
  • Strong experience dealing with Irish Revenue and statutory filings
  • Excellent technical accounting and reconciliation skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel and broader MS Office suite
  • Experience using Sage accounting software is advantageous
  • Detail-driven, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines
  • Strong communicator who works well with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

  • A key, visible role with real ownership and influence
  • Broad scope across accounting, compliance, and business support
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders
  • Stable organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture
  • Chance to add value, improve processes, and make a tangible impact

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

  • Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
  • Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
  • Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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Payroll Specialist

A well-established organisation based in Dublin 12 is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to take ownership of its Irish payroll function. This is a standalone role within the HR team, suited to a detail-focused payroll professional who values accuracy, compliance, and delivering a dependable end-to-end payroll service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Irish payroll operations, supporting two monthly payrolls for approximately 450 employees
  • Review, validate, and approve time and attendance data prior to payroll processing
  • Prepare payroll submissions for an outsourced provider, with responsibility transitioning to full in-house processing on Sage Payroll (Micropay)
  • Ensure full compliance with Irish payroll legislation, including PAYE, PRSI, USC, pensions, BIK, and statutory obligations
  • Maintain accurate payroll and employee records
  • Act as first point of contact for employee payroll queries, providing clear and timely resolutions
  • Collaborate closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity
  • Prepare payroll journals and support month-end and year-end payroll reporting
  • Conduct payroll audits, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions
  • Keep up to date with payroll legislation and best practice, with scope to support additional payrolls in the future

Experience & Requirements

  • IPASS qualification (or equivalent) is essential
  • Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience within a large organisation (300+ employees)
  • Strong working knowledge of Irish payroll legislation and taxation
  • Experience using Sage Payroll (Micropay)
  • Time and attendance system experience is desirable
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident communicator, comfortable handling employee queries
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We’re with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.

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Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant | Dublin

A well-established organisation based in Dublin is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team in a hands-on and commercially aware role. This position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, revenue oversight, and month-end processes, with close collaboration across finance and operational teams. It is well suited to an accountant who enjoys ownership, accuracy, and contributing to business insight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and oversee accounts payable activities within the finance function

  • Prepare weekly revenue performance summaries for internal stakeholders

  • Review revenue results against budget and investigate variances

  • Reconcile revenue figures following billing close to ensure accuracy

  • Assist with forecasting through reporting and data validation

  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure timely and accurate billing cycles

  • Prepare monthly profit and loss accounts and support reporting packs

  • Contribute to management accounts and month-end close processes

  • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

Candidate Profile

  • Experience in a financial accounting, reporting, or revenue-focused role

  • Accounting qualification advantageous but not essential

  • Strong Excel skills with confidence handling financial data

  • High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership

  • Clear communicator, comfortable working with finance and non-finance stakeholders

  • Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working to deadlines

This role offers a varied workload, strong business exposure, and the opportunity to add value within a collaborative finance team.

Why Choose Clark?

  • Inclusive & Supportive: We welcome diversity, ensure equal opportunities, and provide reasonable accommodations for interviews.
  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced recruiters are dedicated to finding the right fit for you.
  • Personalised Support: We're with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth job search.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now.
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Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you a hands-on Accounts Payable professional who enjoys a busy environment and taking ownership of your work?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing finance team where you will play a key role in day-to-day AP operations, gain broad exposure across the function, and grow with the business.

This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys accuracy, responsibility, and continuous improvement.

The Role
Reporting into the CFO, you will take ownership of the Accounts Payable process, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining strong internal controls and positive working relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Process supplier invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger, resolving discrepancies promptly
  • Perform supplier statement reconciliations and support payment runs
  • Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and GRNs
  • Support month-end close, including AP schedules and reconciliations
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal finance policies
  • Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries in a professional and timely manner
  • Assist with reporting and contribute to process improvements and efficiencies
  • Provide ad-hoc support across the finance team as required

What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years’ experience in a busy Accounts Payable or finance environment
  • Strong attention to detail with a methodical, organised approach
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume setting
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting systems (Sage an advantage)
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team
  • Proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to learn and grow

Why Apply?

  • Hands-on role with real responsibility and visibility
  • Opportunity to grow and develop within a supportive finance team
  • Fast-paced environment where your contribution genuinely matters
  • Stable role with long-term career potential
At Clark, we stand as more than just a Recruitment Consultancy; we're a beacon of opportunity and inclusivity. Our commitment to fostering a culture of equality and providing reasonable accommodations is unwavering. Should you require us to make any reasonable accommodations during your job search journey then please let us know.

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

  • Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
  • Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
  • Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
INDCLA

Financial Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established and growing organisation to appoint a Financial Accountant into a pivotal, hands-on role within the finance function. This position offers broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance, payroll, and budgeting, with real ownership of core accounting processes. It is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the numbers while also contributing to business performance and control.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end administration of the monthly payroll process
  • Ownership of the general ledger and month-end close
  • Completion of all monthly balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
  • Preparation of monthly management accounts, forecasts, and variance analysis
  • Preparation and submission of VAT and other Irish Revenue returns via ROS
  • Liaison with external auditors and support of the annual audit process
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end reporting
  • Lead the preparation of the annual budget
  • Document and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls

Experience & Profile Required

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
  • Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
  • Hands-on payroll processing experience
  • Strong experience dealing with Irish Revenue and statutory filings
  • Excellent technical accounting and reconciliation skills
  • Proficient in MS Excel and broader MS Office suite
  • Experience using Sage accounting software is advantageous
  • Detail-driven, organised, and comfortable working to deadlines
  • Strong communicator who works well with both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Why Apply?

  • A key, visible role with real ownership and influence
  • Broad scope across accounting, compliance, and business support
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior stakeholders
  • Stable organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture
  • Chance to add value, improve processes, and make a tangible impact

Why Choose Clark as your Trusted Recruitment Partner?

  • Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and provide equal opportunities for all.
  • Supportive Experienced Recruiters: Finding the right position for the right person matters to us. We're here to help you source the best career opportunity.
  • Personalised Assistance: From start to finish, we're committed to making your job search journey as smooth as possible.

Ready to Begin? Apply now.
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