Junior Accountant

Jacksonstone Recruitment Ltd; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacksonstone Recruitment Ltd seeks a motivated Trainee Accountant to join our finance team in Ireland. This onsite role offers development opportunities through involvement in month-end and year-end reporting, journal entries, and general accounting tasks.

The candidate will support financial controls, prepare interim and year-end statements, and contribute to improving accounting processes while working collaboratively with the wider finance function.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accounting qualification (CIMA/ACA/ACCA or Accounting Technician).
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of complex journal entries and financial statements as part of the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, ensuring business transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately documented.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports to provide an accurate view of current and projected financial position.
• Review and audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and supporting documentation, preparing reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.
• Support the development and recommendation of financial control systems and processes to ensure information is accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Assist with general accounting activities and provide support to the wider finance function as required.
• Support all relevant safety and quality programmes and initiatives.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required, based on the evolving needs of the business and the requirements of the position.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

CIMA/ACA/ACCA level or Accounting Technician qualification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is looking to develop their experience and progress their career within a busy finance environment.

The successful candidate will support the preparation of financial information, month-end and year-end reporting, financial controls, and general accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of complex journal entries and financial statements as part of the monthly and year-end close processes.


• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, ensuring business transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately documented.


• Assist with the preparation and analysis of balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports to provide an accurate view of current and projected financial position.


• Review and audit contracts, orders, vouchers, and supporting documentation, preparing reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement.


• Support the development and recommendation of financial control systems and processes to ensure information is accurate, timely, and reliable.


• Assist with general accounting activities and provide support to the wider finance function as required.


• Support all relevant safety and quality programmes and initiatives.


• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required, based on the evolving needs of the business and the requirements of the position.

Candidate Requirements

• Part-qualified professional accounting qualification at CIMA, ACA, or ACCA level, or an Accounting Technician qualification.


• 2–4 years' relevant accounting experience.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.


• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.


• Good administrative and record-keeping skills.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• A proactive approach to learning, development, and taking on new responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a motivated accounting professional with a strong understanding of financial processes and a genuine interest in developing their accounting career. You will be organised, analytical, commercially aware, and comfortable working to deadlines in a structured finance environment.

This is an onsite position offering the opportunity to gain broad practical accounting experience while continuing to develop professionally.