Bookkeeper

Strata Financial; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Strata Financial, an Irish-owned firm serving SME owners, invites applications for an ambitious and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a diverse portfolio of clients.

In this role you will manage client accounts, perform bookkeeping, payroll and client accounting work, and work with Managers to broaden your technical accounting knowledge and cloud accounting skills across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and basic accounts preparation.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and balancing competing priorities.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong workload management and time-planning skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of client companies.
• Record all receipts, payments and financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Process transactions using Sage, Surf Accounts and Xero.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain organised bookkeeping records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with VAT and other statutory returns.
• Prepare financial information and reports for management review.
• Assist Managers with client accounting requirements and information requests.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Time management

Independent worker

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Sage

Surf Accounts

Xero

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Strata Financial is built for ambitious SME owners. Supporting owner-managed and growing businesses isn't just part of what we do, it's at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to be the first-choice advisory partner for SMEs across Ireland.

As an Irish-owned firm, we've grown rapidly, becoming a Top 20 firm in 2023 and Employer of the Year at the Irish Accountancy Awards in 2024. With ambitions to become a Top 10 Irish firm by 2028, we're creating opportunities for greater impact, broader responsibility, and faster career progression. If you want to help build something exceptional, this is the place to do it.

What sets us apart

• SME specialists - every service we provide is designed around the needs of owner-managed and growing businesses.
• Irish owned firm - direct access to senior leadership and faster decision-making than in larger firms.
• Opportunity to shape the future - contribute to how we develop our systems, client experience and culture.
• Flexible working hours - start any time between 8am and 10am (build your working day around what suits you best).

The Opportunity

We're looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to support a diverse portfolio of clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys bookkeeping, payroll and client accounting work and is looking to further develop their career within a fast-growing firm. You'll manage a portfolio of client accounts, work directly with experienced Managers and gain exposure to a broad range of businesses across multiple sectors while developing your technical accounting knowledge and cloud accounting skills.

What You'll Actually Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for a portfolio of client companies.
• Record all receipts, payments and financial transactions in accounting systems.
• Process transactions using accounting software including Sage, Surf Accounts and Xero.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Maintain organised and accurate bookkeeping records and supporting documentation.

Compliance

• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT and other statutory returns.
• Ensure client records are maintained in line with compliance and reporting requirements.
• Support other bookkeeping and compliance-related activities as required.

Reporting & Client Support

• Prepare financial information and reports for review by management.
• Assist Managers with client accounting requirements and information requests.
• Manage multiple client accounts simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• Build professional relationships with clients and respond to queries in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Managers and colleagues across the Outsourced Accounts Department.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on delivering excellent client service.
• Take ownership of assigned work while also supporting wider team objectives.
• Undertake additional duties and projects as business needs arise.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in bookkeeping, bank reconciliations and basic accounts preparation.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and balancing competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong workload management and time-planning skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice to have

• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Surf Accounts, Xero or similar accounting packages.
• Experience preparing VAT or other tax returns.

Ready to Build Something With Us?

At Strata Financial, you won't be joining a finished business, you'll be helping build one. If you're excited by the opportunity to make a visible impact and grow alongside an ambitious firm, we'd love to hear from you.