Newly Qualified Accountant

Elevate Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Partners is seeking a newly qualified ACA to join a boutique finance team in Ireland. You will build a solid foundation in financial reporting, controls, and commercial finance within a well-established firm.

The role covers monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for close cycles in a dynamic environment. Excel and AI tools are increasingly used to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA with a Big 4 background.
• Strong analytical capability and commercial mindset.
• Meticulous, detail-oriented work approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure reporting aligns with accounting standards.
• Oversee general ledger and journal entry processing.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Commercial acumen

IT proficiency

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

AI applications

Job description

Elevate Partners is a boutique Search Firm dedicated to Financial Services appointments across Europe. Covering sectors such as:

• Accounting and Finance
• Asset and Wealth Management
• Aircraft Leasing
• Energy and Infrastructure
• ESG and Sustainability
• Investment Banking
• Private Equity
• Risk and Compliance

Job Description

A fantastic first move for a newly qualified accountant, this role offers the chance to join a well-established organisation and build a strong foundation across financial reporting, controls, and commercial finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the preparation of financial statements across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and dig into any variances that arise
• Play a key role in driving month-end and year-end close
• Keep reporting aligned with relevant accounting standards
• Oversee the general ledger and journal entry process

Key Requirements:

• Newly qualified ACA with a background in a Big 4 firm
• Sharp commercial instincts backed by strong analytical ability
• A meticulous, detail-oriented approach to work
• Driven and energetic, with a track record of hitting deadlines and targets
• Confident with IT tools, especially Excel and AI applications