Assistant Accountant

Accounting Assistant (6-Month Fixed Term)

On-site 4 days a week in Nucleo Head office in Dublin 2

Flexibility: 4 full days or 5 reduced-hour days – you choose what works best for you

About Nucleo

At Nucleo, we are a purpose-driven advisory and technology consulting firm specialising in Enterprise Solutions and Data & AI. We partner with ambitious organisations to deliver transformative projects that create measurable, long-lasting value.

Collaboration is at the core of everything we do—both with our clients and within our teams. With over 60 in-house experts, we deliver bespoke, end-to-end solutions across ERP, CRM, asset management systems, automation, and advanced analytics. The result: seamless implementation, clear stakeholder alignment, and lasting business impact.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounting Assistant to join our growing team on a 6-month fixed term basis. This newly created role will support day-to-day and month-end finance operations, working closely with the Financial Accountant to ensure timely and accurate financial transactions.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, purpose-driven business and to grow your career while progressing through your professional accounting exams.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with daily and monthly tasks for the Financial Accountant
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Manage monthly direct debits, supplier payments, and expense reports
• Reconcile invoices, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely customer invoicing
• Prepare and post journals into the accounting system
• Support month-end processes and management accounts preparation
• Maintain accurate ledger and project accounting records
• Ensure audit compliance and maintain internal financial controls
• Support the timely payment of creditors and general accounting transactions

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in ledger and project accounting
• Familiarity with IFRS, GAAP, and basic bookkeeping procedures
• Solid knowledge of accounting regulations and compliance
• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting software (Sage, CoreTime, HubSpot & HR Duo is a plus)
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• A degree in Finance or related field; actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA)

What’s In It For You?

We value our people and invest in their growth and well-being. You’ll benefit from:

• 6-month fixed term contract with real responsibility and learning opportunity
• Flexible working: 4 full days or 5 shorter days – your choice
• Competitive salary
• 22 days annual leave, plus additional days for long service
• A collaborative and supportive team culture with real growth opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion at Nucleo

At Nucleo, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We believe that varied perspectives drive innovation and better outcomes, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.