Accounts Assistant

We are seeking a Part-Qualified Accountant to join their experienced team in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. This full-time role offers hybrid working, hands on client experience, and strong career progression. Ideal for candidates with 2+years' practice experience and a passion for delivering quality financial services.

Reports To: Accounts Services Manager

Department: Accounts

Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs & 8.30am to 2.30pm on Fridays.

Remote days: Mondays and Fridays

Type: Permanent, full time

Special Requirements: Must have at least two years of general accounts preparation experience

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of year end non-audit company accounts and working papers to review stage
• Ability to reconcile balance sheet items including VAT, Payroll, leases, hire purchases and fixed assets
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and familiarity of posting journals onto accounting software
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts
• Preparation of statutory financial statements in line with agreed deadlines, ability to follow checklists, procedures and process requirements
• Assist with year-end close out and year end journals
• Preparation of Corporation Tax Returns
• Liaising with clients - confident in dealing with clients over the phone and through written correspondence
• Assisting manager on special client assignments

Candidate Qualities

• Part Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA
• Minimum 2 plus years general accounting practice experience
• Results orientated
• Excellent technical abilities
• Strong financial acumen and the ability to perform a hands on role
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Ability to work on own initiative

Technical Expertise

• CCH Accounts Production
• Excel (Intermediate/Advanced preferable)
• Surf, Xero and Sage Line 50 (most common client accounting system)
• Microsoft Suite
• Corporation Tax Pro