Assistant Accountant — Growth Path & Study Support

Morgan McKinley; Cork; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is assisting a premier professional services firm in Cork to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The role is full-time, permanent, reporting to the Manager and handling a varied SME client portfolio, with ACA/ACCA qualification or part-qualified status and 3+ years' practice experience.

You will prepare year-end statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and reconciliations, liaise with clients, and work with tax/advisory/audit teams, leveraging cloud accounting and

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified or part-qualified.
• 3+ years' experience in a small-to-medium Irish accounting practice.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts from start to finish and VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end statutory accounts from start to finish for a broad client base.
• Assist in preparing regular management accounts, budgets, and financial forecasts.
• Prepare and review VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines.
• Perform bank, debtor, and creditor reconciliations to maintain robust records.
• Serve as a daily contact for routine client queries and build client relationships.
• Work with tax, advisory, and audit teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Leverage cloud accounting software to streamline service delivery.

Skills

Professional communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Client relations

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified or Part-qualified

Tools

Cloud accounting software

Job description

Morgan McKinley is assisting a premier professional services firm in Cork to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The role is full-time, permanent, reporting to the Manager and handling a varied SME client portfolio, with ACA/ACCA qualification or part-qualified status and 3+ years' practice experience.

You will prepare year-end statutory accounts, management accounts, VAT returns, and reconciliations, liaise with clients, and work with tax/advisory/audit teams, leveraging cloud accounting and