Trainee (Graduate) Accountant

My client is an established 3 partner-chartered accountancy firm based in, Co Meath. With an impressive database of clients, they have been providing quality-chartered accountancy services for over 30 years. They have a broad range of clients both in terms of audit, non-audit, sole trader etc. and in terms of industry/sector type. Due to rapid growth, they are looking to add to their team a Trainee (Graduate Accountant) Responsibilities Develop an understanding of our clients and their businesses. Understand from your manager the scope of tasks allocated and objectives to be achieved. Keep seniors and managers fully informed of any issues and problems, ensure work is completed to a level agreed with the manager and record clearly and concisely work done. Draft statutory accounts using the prescribed format, ready for review by receiving and applying instructions given by senior staff without the need for continued correction/ reminder. Demonstrates and applies an enthusiasm to completing work to a high standard, in accordance with expectations set by senior staff. Make full use of the resources and people available to find answers to queries before handing work on to the manager. Accurately complete and maintain timesheets to ensure proper billing for clients. Ability to interact with clients and obtain information necessary for the drafting of the management accounts. Taking responsibility for regular jobs and for finishing work that may come back to you following review or client clarifications. Answering telephone calls in the office and telephoning clients for information. Cover reception as and when required. To attend and contribute to Team Meetings as required. Ad hoc accounting and administrative work as required. Opportunity to take on extracurricular responsibilities within the department e.g. tech champion or social team member. Requirements A minimum 2.1 from a degree in finance, accounting or related discipline A willingness to learn and develop on a fast-paced environment Able to grasp and apply core principles relevant to these areas demonstrating an enthusiasm to develop a thorough understanding of key concepts. Proactive in applying learnt knowledge to work thereafter and applying across all jobs Salary and benefits Salary €27,370 10 % bonus Hybrid working and early finish on Fridays Flexible working hours Paid study leave Paid exam fees Paid exam leave For more information on this role or any other Accountancy roles contactConal O'Connoron , ore-mailor click on the apply button below To view all live jobs with Brightwater and market insights, please visit our website;