Accounts Assistant / Part Qualified Accountant
Location: Limerick
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Sector: Accountancy Practice
About the Role
A well-established accountancy practice in Limerick is seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper / Part Qualified Accountant to join its growing team.
The firm provides accounting, bookkeeping and taxation services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, sole traders and owner-managed businesses.
This role would suit a candidate who is developing their career in practice and looking to gain broad exposure to client accounting work in a supportive environment.
Suitable candidates must hold a full drivers license and have means of transport as this is an onsite role.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
- Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank reconciliations
- Prepare and submit VAT returns via ROS
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders and small companies
- Assist with payroll processing and PAYE submissions
- Maintain accurate financial records and working papers
- Liaise with clients to obtain records and resolve queries
- Assist senior staff with accounts and tax assignments
- General administrative support where required
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years experience in an Irish bookkeeping or accountancy practice
- Currently studying or part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / ATI or equivalent)
- Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
- Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
- Familiarity with VAT and basic payroll processes
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Good communication and client interaction skills
- Experience preparing accounts to trial balance
- Familiarity with Revenue Online Service (ROS)
What the Role Offers
- Supportive small practice environment
- Exposure to a wide variety of SME clients
- Study support available
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Opportunity for professional development and progression
- Flexibility
Contact
- Reach out to David Smyth with your CV to [email protected]