Accounts Assistant

About MEDITE SMARTPLY

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a prominent manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Our acclaimed brands, MEDITE and SMARTPLY, are recognized for their superior product quality, innovative customer-focused solutions, and exceptional service within the industry.

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to become a part of our experienced team at the SMARTPLY facility in Belview, near Waterford.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial transactions relating to both accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring sound financial control and effective administrative support.
• Handle the accounts receivable customer receipts processes for both MEDITE and SMARTPLY, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support release of suspense accounts, conduct reconciliations, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Oversee all other cashbook transactions, including conducting daily bank reconciliations.
• Provide assistance and coverage to other accounts receivable team members as needed.
• Take responsibility for transport-related accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices and creditor statements are handled accurately and promptly.
• Offer support to accounts payable colleagues, including invoice processing and creditor statement reconciliations.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and legal requirements.
• Keep detailed and accurate records in support of audits and compliance procedures.
• Engage in business-wide initiatives such as system upgrades, process enhancement projects, and other finance-related assignments.
• Collaborate effectively within the MEDITE SMARTPLY Group to unify processes, achieve corporate goals, and advance continuous improvement efforts.

Desired Experience and Skills

• Minimum of one year experience in a high-volume, target-oriented manufacturing setting.
• Excellent organizational capabilities with a strong focus on detail.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and managing schedules to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Effective communication skills coupled with relationship-building aptitude.
• Proven ability to manage and meet deadlines consistently.