Accounting Assistant

Eaton Square; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Square in Ireland is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a 3-month contract to support our UK entity. The role offers flexible/reduced hours and a hybrid/remote setup from Dublin 7, with office attendance as needed.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close support, reconciliations, journals, and reporting. Suitable candidates are qualified or part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with strong Excel and Xero, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant practical experience.
• Strong experience in month-end accounting processes.
• Proven expertise in balance sheet reconciliations and resolving historical accounting issues.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Predominantly remote role with occasional office attendance (if required).
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period for the finance team.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the UK entity
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve historical accounting discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Process journals and accruals where required
• Assist with reporting and analysis for management
• Support audits and information requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and key stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Excel

Xero

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Xero accounting software

Job description

ES Talent Management have partnered with an Ecommerce platform to hire an Assistant Accountant to support them over the coming 3 months.

Flexible/reduced hours may be considered for the right candidate.

Their office is located in Dublin 7 there is a remote or hybrid option available.

We are seeking an experienced and hands on Assistant Accountant to join our finance team on a short-term contract basis. This role has arisen due to temporary team resourcing requirements and will provide critical support across the day-to-day accounting activities of our UK entity.

The successful candidate will take ownership of routine finance operations while also assisting with the review and clean up of historical accounting records and reconciliations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional who enjoys working independently and can quickly add value in a fast-paced environment.

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities for the UK entity
• Support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve historical accounting discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Process journals and accruals where required
• Assist with reporting and analysis for management
• Support audits and information requests as needed
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
• Collaborate with finance colleagues and key stakeholders across the business.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or relevant practical experience
• Strong experience in month-end accounting processes
• Proven expertise in balance sheet reconciliations and resolving historical accounting issues
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Xero is essential
• Flexible working arrangements
• Predominantly remote role with occasional office attendance( if required)
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a key period for the finance team
• Collaborative and supportive working environment