Senior Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Who we are?

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is a leading Research and Technology Organisation providing a portfolio of operations research, training, and consultancy services to Industry across the following four thematic pillars: Digitisation, Sustainable Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, and Robotics and Automation. As a leading manufacturing Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with labs and industrial pilot lines in Dublin and Mullingar, IMR works with leading global and indigenous brands to demystify and derisk new and emerging technologies and to deliver high-impact collaborative research and services to enable advanced manufacturing for a broad range of clients across Ireland’s manufacturing network.

What IMR offers:

• An opportunity to contribute to the national economic growth and sustainability agenda
• A competitive salary and pension
• A friendly and flexible working environment with State-of-the-art Innovation Centres
• Lots of diversity in terms of people, technology, projects and ideas
• The opportunity to join a dynamic and committed team
• Interaction with a diverse range of industrial clients and state partners
• 5 weeks holidays

The Role:

IMR is seeking a Senior Accounts Assistant for Maternity Cover on an 18-month contract basis, based in our Rathcoole office. Reporting to the Finance Manager at IMR, the Senior Accounts Assistant will support all aspects of the busy finance department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month-end activities such as journal preparation, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support preparation of the monthly management reporting pack.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in the accounting system.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and cashbook maintenance.
• Maintain accounting controls with full backup available for all work for reporting to management and Auditors.
• Manage all finance and reporting tasks for designated projects.
• Maintain appropriate digital and physical records associated with the grants awarded in line with national and European regulations.
• Prepare and submit detailed claim files to granting authorities, monthly expenditure analysis, and monitor project spend against project budget.
• Support financial forecasting for designated projects.
• Liaise with the project teams as their primary point of contact for finance-related queries.
• Assist with internal and external audits of the grants awarded.
• Assist with administrative tasks for the wider organisation.
• Perform analysis of financial data.
• Provide cover for other team members during leave or busy periods.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Part-qualified accountant.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant role, or relevant role.
• Experience in project grant claims a distinct advantage.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in month-end, audit support and public procurement.
• Proficiency with Excel and finance systems (e.g., Sage or similar).
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Professional, discreet, and able to manage confidential information.
• Full access to a vehicle for visits to our Mullingar site from time to time is essential.

Location:

Candidates will be required to be resident in Ireland. IMR offices are situated in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin and Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The role will be based in our Rathcoole, Co. Dublin office. We offer a hybrid working model with onsite presence in the office required at least one day per week. Travel between offices will be required from time to time.

Salary & Benefits:  

This position will command a package consisting of basic salary (€46,805 - €56,394 depending on qualifications and experience), employer pension contribution and 5 weeks holidays.

Closing Date:

All applicants must include an up-to-date version of their CV with their application. Electronic applicants only via LinkedIn or to [email protected]

Closing date for receipt of all applications is 12 noon Tuesday, 2nd June.

IMR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively promote equity and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and free from bias