Assistant Accountant (Credit Control)
XtremepushAbout the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Accountant with Credit Control experience to join our team. This role will focus on managing credit control processes, maintaining healthy cash flow, and supporting general finance operations across the XP group. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
This is a hybrid role based in Dublin (2 days in the office requirement). #LI-HybridKey Responsibilities
Credit Control & Cash Management:
Manage credit control for the XP group and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts.
Proactively contact customers to ensure timely payments.
Resolve payment disputes and respond to customer queries efficiently.
Collaborate with Account Managers and relevant stakeholders to resolve billing issues and collect outstanding amounts.
Escalate problematic accounts to management or legal when necessary.
Maintain accurate records of all credit control activities.
Produce aged debt reports and cash collection forecasts.
Accounts Payable:
Process supplier invoices (using AccountsIQ)
Process payments and employee expenses
Month-End & Financial Reporting:
Assist with all aspects of the month-end close process.
Prepare, review, and post journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Conduct profit and loss (P&L) analysis, identifying key trends and variances.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all accounts are properly supported and documented.
Bookkeeping (Brazil Entity):
Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for the Brazilian subsidiary.
Post bank transactions and reconcile monthly bank statements.
Prepare and post month-end journals for the Brazilian entity.
Reconcile local records with those maintained by the Brazilian external accountant to ensure alignment and compliance.
Compliance, Tax & Audit:
Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Manage new customer onboarding, including completion of compliance and due diligence checks.
Assist with the preparation and coordination of group audits.
Prepare and submit VAT returns for both Ireland and the United Kingdom in accordance with statutory deadlines.
General Financial & Administrative Support
Provide administrative and analytical support to the Finance Department as required.
Contribute to process improvements and support financial projects as directed.
Assist the Financial Controller and wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and reporting requirements.
Your Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or ATI qualified or Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification
Essential: 4-5 years of experience in a similar finance or accounting role, including experience in credit control and month-end accounting (up to trial balance)
Desirable: Experience with accounting software (AccountsIQ) and SaaS companies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritise effectively
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About us
At Xtremepush, we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We don’t just accept differences, we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone’s place regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.