Corporate Finance Executive(Newly Qualified Accountant)

DBASS; Ashbourne; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DBASS in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is seeking a newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CPA accountant to join their Corporate Finance and Business Advisory team on a permanent, full-time hybrid role.

You will gain hands-on client experience across valuations, due diligence, modelling, and M&A projects. Working with business owners and senior decision-makers, you will prepare reports, financial analyses and strategic advisory outputs while developing technical expertise through training and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA accountant.
• Training completed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Strong financial accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business valuations for owner-managed businesses and SMEs.
• Assist with merger and acquisition projects.
• Prepare financial analysis to support investment and transaction decisions.
• Contribute to business plans, funding applications and information memoranda.
• Carry out industry, market and competitor research.
• Prepare financial models and cashflow forecasts.
• Analyse historical financial performance and future projections.
• Review management accounts and financial statements as part of advisory assignments.
• Assist in identifying key commercial and financial risks.
• Participate in client meetings alongside senior team members.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support Directors and Managers in delivering high‑quality advisory services.

Skills

Financial accounting

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA/ ACCA / CPA qualification

Job description

Corporate Finance Executive(Newly Qualified Accountant)

Job Description

DBASS is seeking a Tax Compliance Advisor to join their experienced team in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. This full-time role offers hybrid working, hands‑on client experience, and strong career progression. Ideal for candidates with 2+years’ practice experience and a passion for delivering quality financial services.

Department: Corporate Finance and Business Advisory

Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs & 8.30am to 2.30pm on Fridays (flexible start and finish time)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA accountant with strong technical skills, commercial curiosity and a genuine interest in developing a career in corporate finance and business advisory.

The role offers direct exposure to business owners, entrepreneurs and senior decision‑makers across a broad range of assignments, including business valuations, financial due diligence, financial modelling, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising and strategic advisory projects.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance Support

• Assist with business valuations for owner‑managed businesses and SMEs.
• Assist with merger and acquisition projects.
• Prepare financial analysis to support investment and transaction decisions.
• Contribute to business plans, funding applications and information memoranda.
• Carry out industry, market and competitor research.
• Prepare financial models and cashflow forecasts.
• Analyse historical financial performance and future projections.
• Review management accounts and financial statements as part of advisory assignments.
• Assist in identifying key commercial and financial risks.
• Participate in client meetings alongside senior team members.
• Prepare reports and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
• Respond to client queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support Directors and Managers in delivering high‑quality advisory services.

Internal Responsibilities

• Maintain project files and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the preparation of corporate finance reports and presentations.
• Develop technical expertise through training and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across audit, accounts and tax departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CPA accountant.
• Training completed within an accountancy practice or professional services environment.
• Strong financial accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exposure to:

Financial modelling

Valuation work

Budgeting and forecasting

Interest in mergers and acquisitions, business strategy and corporate finance.

Experience working with SME and owner‑managed business clients.

Experience preparing presentation on PowerPoint

Personal Attributes

• Commercially curious and interested in how businesses grow and create value.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Team player with the ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients.