Outsourcing Accounting Manager

Dains Accountants & Advisers; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Half-day Fridays (optional)

25 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Pension

Permanent Health Insurance

Employee referral scheme

Training and continuous learning

Job summary

Dains Ireland is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the Accounts & Business Advisory team in Dublin. The role covers bookkeeping, accounts preparation and managing client accounts within a small to medium-sized practice.

You will oversee the outsourcing team, act as the main client liaison, and lead onboarding of new clients. A hands-on role focusing on timely, accurate financial statements and management accounts.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in a small–medium sized accounting firm in a similar role.
• Hands-on bookkeeping and accounts preparation experience.
• Proficient with Xero, BrightBooks and other accounting software.
• Qualified or currently working towards ATI, ACCA or AAT (or similar).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourcing team, ensuring client accounts are managed accurately and on time.
• Serve as primary point of contact between clients and the outsourcing team, maintaining relationships and resolving queries.
• Lead onboarding of new clients to ensure smooth transitions.
• Manage bookkeeping operations, workflow, and client billing processes.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and management accounts.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Accounts preparation

Outsourcing coordination

Communication

Education

Accounting qualifications (ATI/ACCA/AAT)

Tools

Xero

BrightBooks

Other accounting software

Job description

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for your next challenge? Dains Ireland is looking for a motivated individual with experience in bookkeeping, accounts preparation and working within a small or medium-sized accountancy practice.

Department

Accounts & Business Advisory

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dublin

Your Responsibilities

• You will be overseeing the outsourcing team, ensuring client accounts are managed accurately and in accordance with relevant standards and deadlines.
• Act as the primary point of contact between clients and the outsourcing team, delivering a high-quality service, managing client relationships, resolving queries, and ensuring the team has all the information required to meet client needs.
• Lead the onboarding of new clients, managing the transition process to ensure a smooth and efficient implementation.
• Take responsibility for bookkeeping operations, workflow management, and client billing processes, ensuring work is completed efficiently and on time.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements and management accounts to a consistently high standard, providing accurate and insightful financial information.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• You should have several years of experience working in an small-medium sized accounting firm, in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounts preparation
• Proficient in the use of Xero, BrightBooks and other accounting software
• Qualified or currently working towards an accounting qualification (ATI, ACCA, AAT (or similar))
• Experience working with an outsourced accounts team is preferred but not essential

What You'll Get

• Flexible working hours with an optional half day on Fridays
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Permanent Health Insurance scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Training and continuous learning