Assistant Accountant — SPV & IFRS Finance Support

Walkers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) in Dublin is seeking a part-qualified ACCA trainee for a hands-on accounting role. You’ll prepare journals for Irish-incorporated SPVs, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with IFRS and local GAAP reporting under supervision.

You’ll work closely with experienced accountants, help with monthly and quarterly management accounts, and support audit preparation. Strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA trainee actively pursuing qualification within three years.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles including debits and credits.
• At least one year's experience in an accounting trainee role within a recognised firm or financial services.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post accounting journals for Irish-incorporated SPVs by deadlines.
• Complete bank reconciliations and post related journal entries to the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Active involvement in audit preparation and audit query resolution with the team.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly management accounts for SPV portfolio.
• Liaise with banks, asset servicers, auditors and other third parties for timely confirmations.
• Assist in the preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Complete iXBRL tagging and filings.
• Prepare and submit quarterly regulatory returns as applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA trainee

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Walkers Professional Services (WPS) in Dublin is seeking a part-qualified ACCA trainee for a hands-on accounting role. You’ll prepare journals for Irish-incorporated SPVs, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with IFRS and local GAAP reporting under supervision.

You’ll work closely with experienced accountants, help with monthly and quarterly management accounts, and support audit preparation. Strong Excel and MS Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as