Assistant Accountant

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Recruitment Specialists is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a multinational finance team in Dublin on a permanent basis. You will support core general ledger, reporting, and tax activities while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate records and timely reporting.

You will gain exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, VAT and statutory reporting, and audit support in a fast-paced environment, building your accounting career within a structured, supportive

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in accounting or finance in a multinational or structured environment.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA/ACA/CIMA study desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations and follow up on variances.
• Support profit & loss analysis and reporting for management.
• Assist with VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide information and support for statutory and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams including tax, treasury, legal, and shared services.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
• Support other general accounting and reporting tasks as required.

Skills

General ledger

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Part-qualified towards ACCA/ACA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role will support core general ledger, reporting, and tax-related activities, working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial records and timely reporting.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, tax and statutory reporting, and audit support within a professional, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations and follow up on variances
• Support profit & loss analysis and reporting for management
• Assist with VAT, corporate tax, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Provide information and support for statutory and external audits
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and procedures
• Collaborate with internal teams including tax, treasury, legal, and shared services
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function
• Support other general accounting and reporting tasks as required

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within a multinational or structured environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting principles
• Experience using an ERP system/s
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Good analytical skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Degree or higher qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Part-qualified or studying towards a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) is desirable