Assistant Accountant

About the Company

Mercury is a leading European provider of construction solutions. The company delivers and oversees complex engineering and construction programmes for major global businesses, supporting the rollout of technologies and advances that improve connections for people, communities, and organisations. Its work spans demanding sectors such as enterprise data centres, advanced technology, life sciences, hyperscale data centres, and fire protection.

Mercury places strong emphasis on supporting employees’ growth, offering challenging work in a collaborative setting where people are encouraged to develop and reach their potential.

Role Overview

The Assistant Accountant will work from Mercury’s head office in Ballycoolin, Dublin, and report to the Senior Financial Accountant (GL). The position focuses on handling bank account postings and reconciliations across more than 75 accounts covering multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete month-end bank postings on time across various jurisdictions and currencies, ensuring all entries are recorded before the close of the month.
• Prepare, balance, and review bank accounts so reconciliations are accurate and ready for review by the required deadline.
• Examine reconciling items, analyse discrepancies, and provide straightforward explanations.
• Support year-end audit work by maintaining accurate general ledger balances, preparing reconciliation schedules, and assembling backing documents and evidence.
• Provide assistance to the General Ledger team with other tasks as needed.

Required Experience and Skills

• At least 3 years of experience training or working in an accounting setting, with IATI or part-qualified status.
• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Excel.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting firm deadlines.

Desirable Experience

• Background in construction or engineering is an advantage, though not mandatory.
• Exposure to SAP and Power BI would be beneficial.

Additional Information

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer.