Accountant

FDC Group - Helping Irish Businesses Succeed; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ACCA Accredited

Pension scheme

Aviva Care health benefits

Internal training

Community charity fund

Job summary

FDC Group - Helping Irish Businesses Succeed in Kilkenny is seeking a part qualified/qualified accountant to join the team in our Kilkenny office. You will prepare accounts, manage client work plans, and ensure compliance deadlines are met while assisting with day-to-day office activities.

Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years in practice, strong communication, and be committed to obtaining a professional qualification.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years experience in practice.
• Resident of Ireland.
• Self-motivation and capability of working on your own initiative.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of VAT, PAYE & CT returns.
• Committed to obtaining a professional qualification.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts.
• Adhere to all compliance deadlines.
• Input into and assisting with the office work plan.
• Management of multiple jobs ensuring the key objectives are delivered as required and in a timely manner.
• Dealing with ad-hoc client queries.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

Part qualified/qualified accountant

Tools

SAGE Accounts Production

Thesaurus Payroll Package

Job description

Looking to build your career in a supportive, locally rooted firm?

We are currently seeking to hire a part qualified/qualified accountant to join our team in our Kilkenny office.

For over 53 years, we have built FDC Group’s strength through our local presence. We work closely with clients in our communities, building trusted, long-term relationships that make a real difference to businesses, farms, families, and individuals. Securing futures through cooperative values and innovation.

We deliver full-service, multi-disciplined professional services to more than 35,000 clients across 50+ offices nationwide. Join our team of experts in areas of Accounting, Tax and Legal, Financial Services, Agri-Consultancy, Management Accounting, Advisory, Banking, Audit, and Training and be part of FDC’s continued growth across Ireland.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of accounts
• Adhere to all compliance deadlines
• Input into and assisting with the office work plan
• Management of multiple jobs ensuring the key objectives are delivered as required and in a timely manner
• Dealing with ad-hoc client queries.

Candidate Profile:

• Resident of Ireland
• 2 to 3 years experience in practice
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and capability of working on your own initiative
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in the use of SAGE Accounts Production
• Proficient in the use of Thesaurus Payroll Package
• Experience of VAT, PAYE & CT returns
• Committed to obtaining a professional qualification

FDC Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration packages reflecting experience
• ACCA Accredited
• The opportunity to work locally, developing long term client relationships within your community
• Strong support for personal and professional development, including our internal training
• A supportive and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and integrity
• An employee-driven charity fund
• Pension scheme
• Aviva Care which includes access to digital GP, second medical opinion, bereavement support, family care mental health support, life assurance and PHI cover