Accounts Assistant

About us:

How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.

And we’re just getting started. 

We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.

To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us. 

About the team:

Our Finance team is small and packed with talent! We assure Web Summit is compliant, facilitating change, high-growth, and providing guidance to the rest of the business.

• Assist with accounts payable tasks such as vendor onboarding, purchase order work flows and payment processing.
• Assist with accounts receivable tasks such as customer onboarding, raising invoices and allocation of receipts.
• Bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Support with the preparation of various VAT and tax returns.
• Analysing and processing employee expense claims.
• Supporting month end reporting through the completion of various balance sheet recs, journal postings and other tasks.
• Working closely with the production and procurement teams.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

• Strong attention to detail - This is very important as cost allocation can be very detailed and split among many cost centres. e.g. by event and team.
• Commitment to discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Work across multiple teams and easily adapt to change.

• You have 3+ years experience in a similar role or working towards obtaining ACCAs.
• English and Portuguese language fluency (verbal and written), with experience working in Brazil and our Portugal a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with AccountsIQ, Monday.com, Zoho Expenses would be a plus.
• Problem solving and analytical skills – ability to use critical thinking and a logical and methodical approach to solving problems.

Benefits and perks:

- Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.

- Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)

- A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.

- Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

- Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.

- Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.

- Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year

At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.