Assistant Accountant

Role Overview

An educational organisation is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to help with tax administration, treasury tasks, and wider financial governance work. The position includes hands-on support with reconciliations, compliance monitoring, records handling, and assistance across tax submissions, bank reconciliations, and month-end activities.

This opportunity is best suited to someone who is careful, organised, and interested in developing further experience in a professional finance setting. The assignment is offered on an initial contract basis and is available for an immediate commencement.

Key Duties

• Assist with treasury and banking operations, including transaction postings, cashflow monitoring, and account reconciliations.
• Support compliance work relating to VAT, RCT, and PSWT, while keeping track of relevant deadlines.
• Contribute to governance, audit preparation, and policy documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative and financial reporting support.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bring 2–3 years of relevant finance experience.
• Demonstrate strong organisational ability and close attention to detail.
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Work well to deadlines and communicate clearly.

Additional Information

For a conversation about this position or other accountancy opportunities, contact Jean O'Donovan on 01 5927846 or email j.odonovan@brightwater.ie.