Qualified Accountant

Firstaff Personnel Consultants Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Ireland is seeking a Qualified Accountant with practice experience. The role includes managing client relationships, conducting audits, and providing mentorship to trainee staff. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience and strong knowledge of Irish Tax and Company Law. This opportunity offers the potential for career growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within Practice.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Auditing Standards.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Tax and Company Law.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships to meet expectations.
• Conduct audits and prepare necessary documentation.
• Supervise and mentor part-qualified/trainee staff.

Skills

Accountancy Practice experience

Client relationship management

Audit and compliance knowledge

Advanced MS Excel skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Surf/Xero

Job description

Our client, an established practice, is seeking a qualified Accountant with practice experience to join their growing business, which provides a range of supports and services for their diverse clientele. A qualified Accountant with practice experience is essential for this role, which offers an opportunity for the successful candidate to grow and develop their career.

Responsibilities of a Qualified Accountant:

• Accountancy Practice experience, preferably within a small/medium practice.
• Manage clients on own initiative to ensure all jobs are completed in a timely fashion to meet both client and Partner/Director expectations.
• Manage client relationships to ensure clients are dealt with in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
• Planning, execution, and completion of audit exempt, audit, and sole trader assignments and delivery of completed files to the relevant Partner/Director for review in a professional manner.
• Liaise with clients to discuss and resolve any issues as they arise.
• Training, development, and mentoring of part-qualified/trainee staff of the practice.
• Dealing with revenue and companies registration office ad-hoc queries in a professional manner.
• Preparation and filing of Income Tax returns (form 11) and Corporation tax returns (form CT1) for clients of the practice.
• Preparation of management accounts for clients of the practice.
• Assisting Partner with company tax planning.
• Assisting Partner with company valuations.
• Assisting Partner with client/business coaching/development.

Required Experience of a Qualified Accountant:

• Minimum 2 years post-qualification experience within Practice.
• Knowledge of Accounting and Auditing Standards.
• Required Skills of a Qualified Accountant, including knowledge of Irish Tax and Company Law.
• Advanced computer skills, especially in MS Excel and Word.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Surf/Xero is desirable but not essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered based on their qualifications and experience.