Accounting Technician

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland seeks a diligent finance professional to maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, manage accounts payable and receivable, and support VAT/RCT returns.

You will assist with payroll queries, month-end and year-end close, and produce financial reports while collaborating with auditors. The ideal candidate has ATI or equivalent and at least two years’ accounting experience, with strong Excel, Power BI and Business Central skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Knowledge of Irish tax regulations and financial governance
• Experience with Business Central or Power BI
• Familiarity with cashflow management and financial controls
• Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI) or equivalent desirable

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare VAT and RCT returns
• Assist with payroll processing and related queries
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Review / validation of employee monthly expenses

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Team Collaboration

Education

Accounting Technician qualification (ATI)

Tools

Excel

Business Central

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare VAT and RCT returns
• Assist with payroll processing and related queries
• Support month-end and year-end close procedures
• Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Maintain accounting systems and ensure data integrity
• Review / validation of employee monthly expenses

Requirements

• Accounting Technician qualification (ATI) or equivalent desirable
• 2+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Irish tax regulations and financial governance
• Experience with Business Central or Power BI
• Familiarity with cashflow management and financial controls

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts, processing accounts payable and receivable, and preparing financial reports. Proficient in accounting software, Excel, and knowledgeable in Irish tax regulations and financial governance.

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organisational Skills
• Ability to Work Independently
• Team Collaboration

Hard Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation
• Accounts Payable Processing
• Accounts Receivable Processing
• VAT Returns Preparation
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Payroll ProcessingCashflow Management
• Financial Controls

Certifications & Qualifications

• Accounting Technician Qualification (ATI)

Industry Keywords

• Irish Tax Regulations
• Financial Governance

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Business Central
• Power BI