Accounts Assistant, Rathcoole/Hybrid

About Irish Manufacturing Research:

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation providing a portfolio of research and training services to industry. As a Digital Innovation Hub, IMR acts as a one-stop-shop for Irish Industry to access technology, R&D capability, knowledge, funding supports and services from across the research ecosystem in Ireland and Europe. Our primary objective is to work with Irish industrial partners to introduce new technology to them that will improve their competitiveness on a global stage and futureproof employment security in this critical sector for our national economy.

IMR offers technological expertise in four core thematic areas: Digitisation; Automation and Advanced Control; Additive manufacturing and design; Sustainable manufacturing. In a highly qualified research-based organisation, the team’s profiles range across software, data analytics, robotics, electronics engineering, and environmental science.

Applications are now invited for the position of Accounts Assistant at IMR

The successful applicant will be accounts assistant in a fast growing Research and Technology Organisation under the Enterprise-Ireland and IDA funded Technology Centre programme and two not-for-profit Network Organisations.

What IMR offers:

• An opportunity to contribute to the national economic growth agenda
• A competitive salary and pension
• A friendly and flexible working environment with State-of-the-art Innovation Centres
• Lots of diversity in terms of people, technology, projects, and ideas
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team
• Interaction with a diverse range of industrial clients and state partners

The Role:

Reporting to the Finance Director at IMR, the accounts assistant will support all aspects of the busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including balance sheet, profit and loss statement and analysis.
• Support accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and production of invoices.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve any invoicing or payment issues.
• Provide support with the monthly payroll process.
• Maintain accurate financial records and assist in the reconciliation of bank statements and accounts ledgers.
• Report and prepare project budgets and monitor the financial performance against the budget.
• Assist with tax preparation and filing, including VAT returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
• Provide support during internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding queries.
• Perform analysis of financial data.
• Perform administrative tasks as needed, such as filing, handling correspondence.
• Completion of statistical surveys (CSO, Enterprise Ireland).
• Assist in the preparation of National and European project reports for weekly operational meetings.
• Preparation of financial grant claims to various funding bodies.
• Provision of financial support to the wider business as needed.
• Maintain accounting controls with full back up available for reporting to management and Auditors
• Ensure compliance with public procurement guidelines.
• Preparation of ad hoc financial reports.

Essential Requirements:

• IATI Qualified or Part-qualified accountant with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in project grant claims a distinct advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills – particularly Excel.
• Access to a vehicle for visits to our Mullingar site from time to time, is essential.

Location:

IMR offices are situated in Rathcoole Co Dublin and Mullingar Co Westmeath. The role will be based in our Rathcoole office. We offer a hybrid working model. Travel between offices will be required from time to time.

Salary & Benefits:

This position will command a package consisting of:

• Salary dependent on experience between €43,907 to €47,694
• An employer pension contribution
• Hybrid working
• A 5-week holiday period.
• Wellbeing days

Please note the salary for this role will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience & qualification levels.

Electronic applicants only. Closing date for applications 12 noon, 4th July 2024