Assistant Accountant (Credit Control)

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.

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.

• 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