Accounts Assistant

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. 

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.  Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. 

The Maples Group looks to add a Dublin based Accounts Assistant to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

 The Maples Group Dublin law firm (Maples and Calder (Ireland) LLP) has an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) to join our Accounts team on a 13 month fixed term contract.

The Accounts team is a critical business support function for the law firm. The team is responsible for managing and performing all key financial processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, working capital management, internal performance reporting and all external statutory reporting.

This position will be based in the firm's Dublin office.  The Accounts Assistant (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) will provide comprehensive support to the Dublin office, reporting to the Financial Controller. This role is on a hybrid basis, working 3 days a week in the office.

The day-to-day responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Responsible for reviewing and processing employee expense claims in accordance with established internal policies and procedures
• Assistance in the accounts payable function including the processing of payments and settlement of vendor invoices
• Responsible for processing intercompany invoices
• Assistance with maintenance of office records
• Regular communication with internal and external stakeholders within a tight framework
• Assisting with month end and other ad hoc projects as required

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

The successful candidate will be conscientious, a team player and highly organised with strong attention to detail. The individual will have excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and engage effectively and credibly with busy individuals. A pro-active and customer centric attitude with the ability to work under tight frameworks and to meet tight deadlines is essential as this is a fast-paced role with a high volume of work.

The individual's skills and experience will include: 

• Competent in MS Office suite, particularly Excel and Word
• Ability to use own initiative and be self-motivated
• Strong commercial awareness
• Disciplined and organised work approach
• Clear and concise communicator
• Strong attention to detail

 In addition to the above, the below skills and experience would be advantageous but not required: 

• Previous experience within a professional services firm
• Previous experience with accounting software/system

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional d