Accounts Assistant

About the Company

Contracting PLUS is an Irish-owned specialist business focused on accounting, tax, and payroll support for freelancers, contractors, and self-employed professionals. The company’s aim is to simplify independent working while maintaining a strong emphasis on service and practical solutions.

With nearly 25 years of experience, the team operates across Cork, Dublin, and Mahe in India. Its workplace culture is built around integrity, positivity, accountability, and innovation. The organisation values people who are service-oriented, open to learning, and comfortable working in an environment where change and agility are part of everyday work.

The business also looks for ways to improve efficiency through technology, smarter ways of working, and awareness of social and environmental impact.

Role Summary

The Accounts Assistant will support Account Managers who look after a portfolio of clients in a busy setting. The role involves handling enquiries connected to invoicing, expenses, payroll, and company accounts, while ensuring a high standard of accuracy and client service.

Key Duties

• Support Account Managers in managing client work across a fast-moving portfolio.
• Respond to queries relating to invoices, expenses, payroll, and company accounts.
• Run Irish payroll processing for clients according to their instructions.
• Use strong administrative and organisational ability to juggle multiple tasks effectively.
• Maintain a consistently high level of client service.
• Investigate payroll issues, identify discrepancies, and resolve them efficiently.

Candidate Fit

The company is seeking someone who works well with others, builds trusted relationships, and enjoys being part of a team. The ideal person should also be comfortable working independently, prioritising high-value work, and taking a positive approach to delivery.

Excellent communication is essential, along with a service-first mindset, the ability to spot improvement opportunities, and confidence in helping influence change.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bookkeeping position.
• Prior hands-on experience with Irish payroll.
• Self-motivated attitude with initiative and a strong focus on getting work done.
• Well-developed administration and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and able to manage several tasks in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service in a client-facing role.

Working Conditions and Benefits

• Full-time position with a 35-hour working week.
• Flexible and/or hybrid working pattern.
• Option to work abroad for one month each year.
• Annual leave increases linked to length of service.
• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Employee bonus.
• Access to learning and development support.
• Monthly anchor day with company lunch.

Additional Information

The organisation highlights its recognition as the winner of the Small Firms Association Workplace Wellbeing Award 2025.