Accounts Assistant/ Finance Assistant

Barden is proud to be partnering with a leading construction and engineering group in Cork to support the appointment of a Accounts Assistant  This is a brilliant opportunity for someone early in their finance career who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to work across a broad range of finance and project support activities.

You’ll be joining a high-performing Finance team with strong links across Commercial, Quantity Surveying, and Operational teams. This is a hands-on, dynamic role where no two days are the same — ideal for someone who’s curious, proactive, and looking to grow in a collaborative setting.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role, you’ll support both the Financial Control and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams with responsibilities across the following areas:

• Processing supplier invoices and performing supplier reconciliations

• Working daily with ERP system

• Assisting the Quantity Surveying team in tracking project certification and invoicing

• Supporting weekly Debtors Ledger reconciliations and cash collection efforts

• Assisting with new supplier account setup and bank detail validations

• Involvement in subcontractor account management — onboarding, payments, queries

• Supporting FP&A with budgeting, forecasting, and Director-level reporting packs

• Contributing to quarterly financial close processes with the Senior Financial Accountant

• Supporting monthly employee expense processing through SAP Concur

• Helping manage the company’s vehicle fleet and liaising with internal teams and providers

• Contributing to ongoing finance projects and improvements as needed

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• 1–2 years’ experience in a finance administration or accounts support role

• Comfortable working with ERP systems

• Great attention to detail with strong Excel and organisational skills

• Enjoys working in a collaborative team and across departments

• Professional, proactive, and eager to learn and take on new challenges

• Previous experience in construction or project-based environments is a plus, but not essential