Senior Accountant / Recently Qualified Accountant

GPC Finance; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Pension contribution

Hybrid working options

Comprehensive in-house training

Educational courses support

Job summary

A leading Irish accountancy firm is seeking a recently qualified accountant to join their growing Cork team. This role offers strong career progression and involves preparing client financial statements, managing tax returns, and supervising junior staff. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year's post-qualification experience, with a focus on audit exempt clients. The position includes competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid work options and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working on audit exempt clients.
• Interest in broadening skills and taking on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete client files and financial statements.
• Manage accounts preparation and income tax returns.
• Supervise and train junior staff.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Client relationship management

Technical guidance

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

A leading Irish provider of accountancy and advisory services is seeking a recently qualified accountant to join their growing Cork team. (Top 20 Practice) This role offers strong career progression and the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. The successful senior accountant will join a very collaborative and high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete client files and financial statements (from start to finish) to a high professional standard, ensuring delivery within budget and deadlines.
• Manage accounts preparation and income tax returns for individuals, sole traders, and company directors.
• Draft financial reports and present results of engagements to the engagement manager.
• Supervise and train junior staff, providing technical guidance and leadership on client assignments.
• Identify and address areas of non-compliance with accounting standards.
• Contribute to statutory accounting, compliance, and related services across a wide client base.
• Engage in client relationship management, ensuring expectations are met and exceeded.
• Support continuous team development through coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
• Some travel may be required, depending on client assignments.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent), with minimum 1 years post-qualification experience.
• Background in practice, with an interest in broadening skills and taking on new challenges.
• Small – Medium practice experience is essential and
• Experence working on audit exempt clients.
• Strong business acumen and ability to act as an effective advisor to clients.
• Proven experience in preparing Irish income tax and related returns.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary package €55,000 – €65,000 (Negotiable DOE)
• Pension contribution
• Bonus
• Hybrid working options.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Comprehensive in-house training and CPD support.
• Access to first-class IT and analytical tools.
• Excellent internal support services.
• Mentoring, continual assessment, and feedback.
• Travel saver ticket options.
• Educational courses and further training support.
• Company events and networking opportunities.
• Connection to a global professional network spanning over 110 countries.

If you’re a Recently Qualified Accountant ready for a new challenge, send your CV to Katie Garvey and we can arrange a confidential discussion. GPC Finance do not send your CV without your permission. We have a number of roles that may suit your experience.