Who are Akari?
Akari Software Ltd (https://akarisoftware.com) is a highly successful company that provides a suite of software solutions to help Higher Education Institutions transform their approach to Curriculum Design and Management. Our people are passionate about their work and their customers. The team is largely based in Cork, Ireland, with remote employees in multiple geographic locations.
The Accounts Assistant/Office Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will assist other members of the Management Team as required. This is a hybrid role, with work from home or from our Cork office, and occasional attendance at our office is required. The role is part-time, 22.5 hours per week, which may be performed over 3 to 5 days. Akari supports and encourages a positive work-life balance for all employees, and for that reason, we work a 9-Day Fortnight, with teams having every second Friday as a personal day where possible.
Responsibilities
- Generating sales invoices and posting sales receipts. Dealing with customer queries.
- Posting purchase invoices. Maintenance of the company’s purchasing system and dealing with supplier queries.
- Reconciliation of bank accounts.
- Preparing VAT returns for Ireland and the UK.
- Assisting with payroll in four jurisdictions.
- Maintenance of HR records.
- Ad-hoc office admin/support as required.
- Assisting with external audits.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required to meet business needs from time to time.
Required Competencies
- Achievement Focused: Take personal responsibility for completing tasks accurately and on time, while maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks, and handle pressure to meet deadlines and targets.
- Analysis: Identify necessary data, process, and interpret figures and business data accurately, with attention to detail.
- Communication: Clearly and accurately convey information to and from team members and the CFO. Exhibit strong listening skills.
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills, experience, and attributes
- Strong Google Workspace skills.
- Great attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Three years of accounts experience.
- Competent IT skills.
- Experience with accounting packages, ideally Sage 50.
- Team player with good initiative, solutions-driven.
- Be a confident, enthusiastic individual with a “can-do” attitude.
Essential
Candidates must have fluent written and oral English and must have the right to work in Ireland.
