Part time Bookkeeper

We are recruiting a Part time Bookkeeper for a new Restaurant opening in the Dublin 4 area. Hours will be c 15 per week and ideally will be worked over 2 days but with some flexibility and hybrid model.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Record daily sales, cash flow, and expenses
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and POS reports
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for ~15 employees
• Track staff hours, tips, overtime, and leave
• Ensure tax compliance
• Maintain employee payroll records
• Uploading to ros, liaising with revenue

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and schedule payments
• Track outstanding balances and follow up where necessary
• Maintain good relationships with vendors

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT/sales tax returns
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountant

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
• Track key metrics (food cost %, labor cost %, profit margins)
• Highlight discrepancies or unusual spending patterns
• Support budgeting and forecasting

Cash Handling & Controls

• Reconcile daily cash takings and investigate discrepancies
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls
• Monitor waste, shrinkage, and cost efficiency

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper, preferably in hospitality or retail
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage)
• Familiarity with POS systems and cash reconciliation
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting or bookkeeping certification (IATI, Pt Qualified)
• Understanding of inventory and cost control systems an advantage

Key Competencies

• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication skills for liaising with management and staff

Working Relationships

• Reports to: Restaurant Owner / General Manager
• Works closely with: Head Chef, Floor Manager, External Accountant

Hours: c 15hrs pw. Rate: €20-23ph. 1 day required on site per week. Hybrid.