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Advanced Bookkeeper (Part-Time)

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    MARATHON COACH HIRE LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2444983
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    MARATHON TRAVEL, Unit 40, Block 5, Northwood Court, Dublin 9, D09 T266
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    20 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 28 Apr 2026
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    Closing On: 26 May 2026

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Reporting to: Financial Controller
Location: In Office (Santry, Dublin 09)
Hours: Part time, 20–25 hours per week (flexible across days)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Advanced Bookkeeper to support our Financial Controller in the accurate maintenance of company accounts. This is a hands on role within a fast paced office environment, working as part of a small and collaborative team.
The role requires a strong technical understanding of bookkeeping processes, the ability to manage high volume reconciliations, and confidence in maintaining accurate reporting across Sage systems and Excel.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping & Reconciliations
	Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
	Maintain and reconcile customer accounts
	Carry out large volume sales reconciliations
	Reconcile purchase orders against supplier invoices
	Review, verify and process invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls
Systems & Reporting
	Maintain accurate financial records using Sage 50 Accounts (Vital)
	Support payroll processing using Sage Payroll
	Prepare, maintain and reconcile Excel based financial reports, ensuring consistency with Sage data
	Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial reports and analysis as required
Finance Support & Controls
	Support the Financial Controller with day to day finance operations
	Ensure financial data is maintained accurately and in line with company procedures
	Assist with period end and audit related tasks where required
	Proactively identify and flag discrepancies or process improvements
 Skills & Experience Required
Essential
	Proven experience in a Bookkeeping or Accounts role, ideally at a senior or advanced level
	Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts (Vital)
	Experience using Sage Payroll
	High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including maintaining reconciled finance reports
	Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
	Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment
Desirable
	Experience handling high volume transactional data
	Experience working closely with a Financial Controller or senior finance function
	Familiarity with internal controls and structured finance processes
Personal Attributes
	Highly organised with strong time management skills
	Comfortable working independently and within a small team
	Proactive, methodical and solutions focused
	Professional and discreet when handling confidential financial and payroll information
What We Offer
	Flexible part time working hours (20–25 hours per week)
	Supportive, close knit working environment
	Stable, in office role with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

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