Client Accountant | Capital Markets | Dublin

Client Accountant | Capital Markets | Dublin

Our client is a leading organization in their industry and they are seeking a talented and experienced candidate to join their team.

As a Client Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting more complex tasks in the daily bookkeeping procedures. You will be responsible for posting transactions in the accounting system which do not require senior level supervision, and you will review drafts prepared by assistants and administrators, suggesting amendments as required. You will be required to prepare management accounts, financial statements, and filings (like CBI and tax filings) under the review and supervision of your team’s supervisor and/or manager.

• 21 days of annual leave plus an additional day per year until it reaches 25 days
• 2 additional leave days per year (Good Friday and an extra TMF day at Christmas time)
• Health insurance
• Death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Discounted gym membership through FLYEfit and tax saver commuter tickets
• Study assistance
• Study leave

• Ensure the timely completeness and accuracy of the accounting records using the appropriate functionalities of the mandated systems
• Prepare primary accounting documents, accounting statements, and reports required by the client including management accounts (periodic and annual) and roll-forward financial statements (IFRS and Irish GAAP)
• Meet the indicated deadlines for each allocated client
• Prepare all compliance related filings (like CBI and tax filings)
• Execute primary documents in accordance with accounting for fixed assets, inventory items, settlements with customers
• Maintain day-to-day contact for clients under the guidance of the team’s supervisor/manager
• Book all journal entries and accounting documents into the general ledger for allocated clients (depreciation, prepayments, re-evaluations)
• Review accounting entries processed by assistants & administrators, and process other entries such as accruals, depreciation, re-valuation, and any other needed for a complete financial closure
• Assist in the maintenance of the chart of accounts, sub-ledger accounts, and other accounting application configurations
• Identify out-of-scope service and provide respective information to the team leader/manager
• Maintain contact with auditors, tax advisors, lawyers, notaries, and other involved parties to obtain the required information for reporting purposes and deal with queries and follow-up
• Keep up to date with changes in local accounting and tax legislation

• Degree holder in Accountancy or business-related disciplines
• Candidate with similar previous experience or Part Qualified Accountant
• Resourceful, independent, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and communication skills, with a strong ability to plan ahead and organize themselves
• Analytical structured mindset with the ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable

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Check out our website – https://www.claritysearchpartners.ie

Patrick O’Rourke is a Tax/Audit/Accountancy Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Director level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly – T – 087 190 2963