Accounts & Office Administrator

CREGG are currently seeking an Accounts & Office Administrator for our client who are a growing company in their respective field to join their team located at their offices in Co. Kilkenny. This role is a great opportunity for someone who is proactive and adaptable, enjoys variety and wants to build strong foundations in finance, supply chain, and business operations.

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Location: North County Kilkenny – fully onsite role but there is flexibility once you’re established in the role. Office is within commutable distance to Tipperary, Laois, Carlow, Waterford & surrounding area.

Type: Full-time Permanent - Monday – Friday.

Job Summary: The successful candidate will support day-to-day finance processes such as accounts payable, banking, and supplier management, while also contributing to wider administrative and project support across the business. As we’re a small and ambitious company, you’ll gain exposure to many aspects of running a business and see how your work directly supports our growth. We’re looking for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, but who also enjoys rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into different tasks. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to develop a career that spans finance and operations, this role will give you the chance to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities:Accounts Payable & Banking

• Process supplier invoices.
• Maintain accurate records of creditors.
• Reconciliation of account statements with suppliers.

Cash & Banking

• Support daily bank reconciliations.
• Setting up payments in line with supplier payment terms.
• Assist with monitoring cash flow.
• Help maintain fraud controls.

General Ledger & Month-End Support

• Post journals under guidance from the Finance Manager.
• Assist in preparing month-end reconciliations (e.g., accruals, prepayments).
• Maintain orderly records of financial transactions.

Supply Chain Support

• Drafting and reviewing internal applications for expenditure when requests from other teams are made.
• Drafting and sending purchase orders in line with quotations and budgets.
• Liaise with suppliers for account set-up and onboarding.
• Support supplier payment scheduling in line with terms and project timelines (ties into your banking tasks).

Ad Hoc Tasks

• Support the finance team with project-based work as needed.
• Provide accurate spend data to support management reporting and budgets.
• Assist in preparation for audits and tax filings.
• Wider office and business support activities as required.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Previous Bookkeeping & Accounts experience.
• Experience of working in an operations or supply chain role would be an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working in a small, fast-paced environment where responsibilities can be varied.
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Good MS Excel and general IT skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Full clean driving licence.

Offer: Attractive salary & benefits on offer for the successful candidate. You will be working as part of a small but experienced finance team where you will get excellent experience and the opportunity to develop a career that spans finance and operations.

For a confidential chat, feel free to get in contact with me directly:

Barry Dolan

Phone: 061 363 318

Email: barrydolan@cregg.ie