Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper

About the Role

Tricel is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our Finance team based at our headquarters in Killarney, Co. Kerry. This role will support several sites across Ireland and the UK, playing a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounts receivable and payable activities, banking transactions, payroll support, reconciliations, and finance administration while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable ledger, recording incoming payments and allocating them correctly against invoices.

• Monitor customer accounts for overdue balances and chase outstanding payments directly with customers, including set up of payment plans where appropriate.

• Maintain accurate accounts receivable ledgers and support month-end closing activities.

• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments in accordance with agreed terms.

• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices, and investigate differences.

• Reconcile supplier statements, maintain vendor records, and resolve invoice queries directly with suppliers.

• Reconcile multiple bank accounts weekly and post all transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and transfers.

• Set up payments and manage direct debits and standing orders.

• Prepare and review monthly payroll files.

• Reconcile corporate credit card activity, chase supporting documentation from cardholders, and ensure spend is correctly coded and compliant with company policy.

• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for review by senior finance staff, highlighting any anomalies or required adjustments.

• Support preparation of compliance returns, including VAT and Customs declarations.

• Support the year-end audit process.

• Ensure compliance with Group policies and procedures.

• Identify and drive improvements to existing finance processes and controls, working with site teams and Group Finance to implement them.

• Carry out other ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with customers, suppliers and remote teams.

• Experience using accounting systems (Sage an advantage).

• Strong Excel skills.

• Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles, AP/AR, bank reconciliations and month-end processes.

• AAT or equivalent qualification desirable.

What we have on offer?

• Excellent development and growth opportunities

• A supportive and collaborative culture

• A fun and dynamic work environment

• Team oriented atmosphere

• Good work-life balance

• Opportunity to work across countries and cultures

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Tax-free vouchers to the value of €1,500

• Sports and Social Club

• Health and Wellbeing initiatives

• Enhanced Maternity Leave

Why Join Us?

At Tricel, you will join a family-run, internationally recognised organisation built on over 50 years of innovation, quality and heritage. Headquartered in Killarney, Tricel develops, manufactures and supplies high-performance solutions across the Water, Environmental, Construction and Materials sectors, serving customers in over 50 countries worldwide. Learn more at .

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and Cover Letter to hr@tricel.ie

Tricel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.