Part-Qualified Accountant

Total Talent; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Talent in Cork, Ireland, invites applications for a Part-Qualified Accountant to join a hands-on team. You will gain broad exposure across accounts preparation, client interaction, and financial reporting, delivering accurate information and efficient processes.

The role supports the accounting function, collaborates with clients and senior staff, and advances your ACA/ACCA journey through practical, high-quality work and regular deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing ACA or ACCA with part-qualified status.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Confident, client-facing communicator with strong organisation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end non-audit financial statements and working papers.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations including VAT, payroll, fixed assets, leases, and hire purchase.
• Post journals to accounting systems in line with standards and procedures.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Prepare statutory financial statements by deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Support year-end close processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with Corporation Tax computations and returns.
• Communicate professionally with clients via phone and email.
• Support managers and senior accountants with ad-hoc tasks.

Skills

ACA/ACCA part-qualified

Client-facing communication

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Excel proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

ACA/ACCA - Part-qualified

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a hands-on role, gaining broad exposure across accounts preparation, client interaction, and financial reporting.

The Part-Qualified Accountant will play a key role in supporting the firm's accounting function, working closely with clients and senior staff to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and high-quality delivery of financial information.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a hands-on role, gaining broad exposure across accounts preparation, client interaction, and financial reporting.

The Part-Qualified Accountant will play a key role in supporting the firm's accounting function, working closely with clients and senior staff to ensure accurate reporting, efficient processes, and high-quality delivery of financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare year-end non-audit financial statements and supporting working papers up to review stage
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations including VAT, payroll, fixed assets, leases, and hire purchase accounts
• Post journals accurately to accounting systems in line with accounting standards and internal procedures
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with deadlines and compliance requirements
• Support the year-end close process, including accruals, prepayments, and year-end journals
• Assist with Corporation Tax computations and returns
• Communicate professionally with clients via phone and email, building strong working relationships
• Support managers and senior accountants with ad-hoc assignments and project work

Skills & Experience

• Currently pursuing ACA or ACCA qualification (part-qualified essential)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an accountancy practice environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with solid commercial awareness
• Confident communicator with strong client-facing skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of tasks
• Strong IT skills, including intermediate to advanced Excel ability
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)