My client is an established 3 partner-chartered accountancy firm based in Ashbourne, Co Meath. With an impressive database of clients, they have been providing quality-chartered accountancy services for over 30 years, with a broad range of clients both in terms of audit, non-audit, sole trader etc. and in terms of industry/sector type.
Due to rapid growth, they are looking to add to their team a qualified Accountant who wants to kickstart their career with a progressive and innovative firm.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Responsible for the management of a portfolio of clients.
* Assist with the on boarding accounting process for new clients
* Preparation of financial statements for companies and individuals, to completion
* Preparation and completion of audit financial statements
* Advisory work including due diligence, valuations, business plans etc.
* Preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and companies.
* Investigate all issues on assignments to arrive at a solution or proposal
* Prepare technical briefs and checklists for staff and clients
* Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for clients.
* Work with colleagues, sharing workloads through accounting deadlines.
* Recommend any improvements in procedures etc. to improve efficiency of completing tasks
* Mentoring and developing junior members of staff
* Preparation of VAT, RCT & PAYE/PRSI returns
* Preparation of bank, debtors and creditors reconciliation
* Researching and resolving technical queries from clients
* Reviewing financial statements
* Preparation and submission of CT1 and IXBRLs.
Qualifications & Experience:
* 1+ years’ Qualified Accountant with practice experience
* Compliance with professional body's CPD requirements
* The ability to work to targets and deadlines
* Ability to work on your own initiative
* Strong client interfacing skills
* Proven ability to manage a portfolio of clients.
* Strong organisation skills
* Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working on own initiative with the ability to plan and control workload
* Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritise tasks effectively
* Excellent Microsoft Office skills
* Excel (advanced level preferred)
* Experience with data base accounting and management reporting systems
* Proficient in numerous accounting software packages; Sage, Thesaurus, CCH, etc.
Salary and benefits
* Salary €40,000-€65,000 (D.O.E.)
* Hybrid working
* Bonus scheme
* Early finish on Fridays
* Flexible working hours
* Paid annual memberships
For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contact Conal O'Connor on 01 5927858, or click on the apply button below
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