Junior Financial Accountant, Part-Qualified

Jobtailor; Dublin; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Ireland is seeking a numerate graduate to support financial reporting, prepare bank reconciliations, post general ledger entries, and assist with month‑end close. You’ll contribute to accurate regulatory and management information for the finance team.

You will develop expertise towards ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications, uphold high standards of integrity and diligence, and cooperate with regulators. A strong eye for detail and excellent Excel skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Numerate with a university degree and a desire to qualify professionally.
• Progress towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA or an equivalent qualification.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools.
• Demonstrates integrity and due care in all duties.

Responsibilities

• Issue financial, regulatory, and management reports accurately and timely.
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly close process.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare general ledger posting transactions.
• Assist with VAT calculations.
• Assist with maintenance and development of systems and internal controls.
• Strive for efficiencies in the finance function and add value to the business.
• Provide accurate information to the finance team and wider company.
• Report to the Finance Manager.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Bank Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Relevant university degree

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial Systems

Job description

• Issue financial, regulatory, and management reports accurately, timely, and to a high quality
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly close process
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Prepare reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts
• Prepare general ledger posting transactions
• Assist with VAT calculations
• Assist with maintenance and development of systems and internal controls
• Strive for efficiencies in the finance function and add value to the business
• Provide accurate, timely, and meaningful financial, management, and regulatory information to the finance team and wider company
• Report to the Finance Manager

Requirements

• Numerate individual with a relevant university degree
• Seeking to obtain a professionally recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Proven ability to work to deadlines
• Motivated self-starter
• Team player able to work towards individual targets
• Articulate with good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Must act with integrity
• Must act with due skill, care and diligence
• Must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators
• Must pay due regard to customers' interests and treat them fairly
• Must observe proper standards of market conduct
• Must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial reporting capabilities, including preparation of bank reconciliations, general ledger transactions, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and committed to maintaining high-quality financial controls and systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Bank Reconciliation
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Attention to Detail

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Bank Reconciliation
• General Ledger Posting
• VAT Calculations
• Financial Analysis

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Motivated Self-Starter
• Team Player
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA

Industry Keywords

• Regulatory Compliance
• FCA
• PRA
• Market Conduct
• Customer Interests

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Financial Systems