Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Full Time Permanent
South Dublin Hybrid

Our client, a well-established company based in South Dublin, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of financial tasks, including preparation of key financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and assisting in month-end and year-end processes.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Trial Balance (TB) to Profit and Loss (P&L) preparation and will play a pivotal role in managing the financial processes of multiple entities.
What the Ideal Candidate Needs:

• Completed or actively pursuing ATI, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA qualifications.
• 1+ years of experience in a junior finance or accounting role.

Skills and Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Trial Balance to P&L preparation and analysis.
• Familiarity with cashflow management, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR) processes.
• Experience with preparing P&L, Balance Sheet (BS), and cashflow statements.
• Knowledge of VAT, VIES, and ROS submissions.
• Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and a team-player mindset.
• Analytical and numerical skills, with strong presentation abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities:
Daily Tasks:

• Manage cashflow to ensure efficient allocation of resources.
• Assist with AP processes, including payments, invoices, and expenses.
• Post journal entries as required.
• Prepare ad hoc reports on AP and AR balances.

Monthly/Yearly Tasks:

• Prepare P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cashflow Statements for three companies.
• Conduct variance analysis against budgets and provide actionable insights.
• Assist with payroll preparation and ensure timely processing.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets.
• Collaborate with auditors to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.
• Work closely with the finance team to complete month-end and year-end processes.

General Tasks:

• Provide support to the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting.
• Handle VIES, VAT, and other ROS submissions to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and submit CRO filings as required.
• Review and ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model with a supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced role.
• Exposure to managing financial processes for multiple companies.

If you are an enthusiastic finance professional with the skills and experience outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this role to [email protected] or call me on 016455210