Qualified Practice Accountant

Our client, a reputable accountancy practice situated in South Wicklow, is actively looking for a Fully Qualified Practice Accountant to become a valued member of their team. This position requires you to be stationed at their busy office on a full-time, permanent basis.

Skills and experience required:

• A Full Qualification in professional accounting exams (ACA / ACCA / CPA)
• 2 -3 years experience within a practice is essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Relate Software suites and Surf Accounts
• Statutory accounts and file preparation
• Corporation Tax
• Income Tax
• Strong technical knowledge required in relation to accounts preparation, payroll and VAT
• Excellent communication skills required internally and externally
• A proactive attitude in relation to problem resolution

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of summaries for sales, purchases, cheque payments and cash receipts
• Reconciling banks, debtors and creditors
• Audit work which would involve carrying out testing (Transaction tests and debtors circularisation)
• Preparation of draft accounts
• Preparation of Income tax, VAT, PAYE / PRSI, P35’s, construction industry and corporation tax returns
• Processing payroll for clients on Thesuarus and Surf Payroll
• Use of Relate, Sage & Quickbooks
• Payroll processing
• Review of work processed by junior staff members
• Provide key support to trainees for their professional and technical development
• Effectively project manage a number of assignments simultaneously and to follow up on outstanding queries and issues with clients and government bodies
• Deal internally with all departments involved in your particular cases to ensure efficiency’s in work flow which will require excellent interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
• Complete company secretarial work
• Other ad hoc duties
• Proactive role in the approach to client service and satisfaction
• Proactive role in business model improvements and business development