Accounts Assistant

FDC Group, Ltd.; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

ACCA Accredited

Internal training & development

Local community-based culture

Job summary

FDC Group, Ltd. in Cork City invites applications for an Accounts Assistant to join our team. We offer a locally rooted, supportive firm with a focus on building trusted relationships with clients across communities in Ireland.

Responsibilities include assisting with accounts prep and tax returns, bank reconciliations, VAT, PAYE & RCT returns, payroll processing, and revenue reporting. The role emphasises teamwork, reliability, and strong numeracy.

Qualifications

• Confident with figures and have good computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible and well organised.
• Be a natural team player, comfortable working closely in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Bright Pay and Sage accounting is favourable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with accounts preparations & tax returns for clients.
• Bank Reconciliations.
• VAT, PAYE & RCT Returns and other tax heads.
• Processing payroll on behalf of clients.
• Reporting to revenue.
• Support work for front of house administration.
• Afternoon Reception Cover.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Team player

Excel

BrightPay

Sage

Tools

Excel

BrightPay

Sage

Job description

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

We are seeking to recruit a Accounts Assistant to join our team in our Cork City 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:

• Assisting with accounts preparations & tax returns for our clients

• Bank Reconciliations

• VAT, PAYE & RCT Returns and other tax heads

• Processing payroll on behalf of clients.

• Reporting to revenue

• Support work for front of house administration

• Afternoon Reception Cover

Candidate Profile:

• Confident with figures and have good computer skills.

• Have excellent communication & interpersonal skills

• Be flexible and well organised

• Be a natural team player, comfortable working closely in a team environment

• Relevant experience in a similar role in a practice environment is favourable.

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Bright Pay and Sage accounting is favourable.

FDC Benefits:

• 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.

• A charity fund and sustainability initiative.

• 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.

• Excellent remuneration packages reflecting experience.