Assistant Accountant: Month-End & Audit Support

National Gallery of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax saver scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The National Gallery of Ireland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance department on a permanent basis. This role supports the Financial Reporting Manager and assists in preparing management accounts and related financial duties.

You will handle month-end close processes, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting obligations.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualification or part-qualified accountant
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience as an Accounts Assistant, Junior Accountant or equivalent
• Proven track record performing high-volume bank and balance sheet reconciliations with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of Financial Management Systems, with strong proficiency in MS Office
• Clear motivation to develop a career in Finance
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail, coupled with a methodical and organised approach to record keeping
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptable and able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Perform month-end close activities including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and prepayments
• Assist with the annual audit cycle by preparing documentation for auditors
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting obligations including PSWT
• Prepare the Finance section of the annual SEAI reporting by deadlines
• Prepare and submit monthly PSWT returns
• Review and approve weekly supplier payments before submission to the bank
• Document processes and procedures for the function
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Bank reconciliations

MS Office

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accounting Technician qualification

Part qualified accountant

Tools

Financial Management Systems

Accounting software

Job description

The National Gallery of Ireland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance department on a permanent basis. This role supports the Financial Reporting Manager and assists in preparing management accounts and related financial duties.

You will handle month-end close processes, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and assist with audits while ensuring compliance with statutory reporting obligations.