Qualified Accountant

Location: Limerick | Hybrid Working Available
Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established and rapidly expanding professional services firm in Limerick that is looking to appoint a Qualified Accountant to join its growing accounts team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or experienced accountant looking to develop their career within a progressive practice, gaining exposure to a broad range of clients across the Mid-West business community.

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced accountants and Portfolio Managers, taking responsibility for a varied portfolio of accounts and tax assignments while continuing to develop their technical and commercial skills.

The firm places a strong emphasis on delivering a high-quality service to clients, teamwork and continued professional development, with excellent opportunities for career progression and promotion as the practice continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalise accounts for a varied portfolio of companies, sole traders and partnerships.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting accounting information.
• Prepare tax computations and returns, including Income Tax and Corporation Tax.
• Assist with audit assignments across a diverse range of sectors.
• Assist with company secretarial and annual return requirements.
• Manage your own workload and ensure client assignments are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Bring accounts files through to finalisation, identifying and resolving issues along the way.
• Liaise with clients and develop strong working relationships.
• Work closely with Portfolio Managers and other members of the accounts team.
• Provide support and assistance to colleagues during busy periods.
• Contribute to the continued development and growth of the practice.

About You

The ideal candidate will be:

• ACA, ACCA or CPA qualified.
• Ideally have at least 1 year post-qualification experience.
• Experienced within an accountancy practice environment.
• Strong technically, with good knowledge of accounts preparation and taxation.
• Comfortable working with a portfolio of SME clients.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of assignments from start to finish.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of the Mid-West business environment.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills.
• A confident communicator who enjoys dealing with clients.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Technically proficient with Microsoft Office and modern/online accounting systems.
• A team player who is keen to contribute to a positive and collaborative office environment.
• Ambitious and interested in developing their career within a growing firm.

The Team

You will join an established and growing accounts function, working alongside a team of experienced accounting professionals and Portfolio Managers.

The wider accounts team currently consists of 8 members, with resources allocated across different client portfolios depending on workload and demand. This provides exposure to a broad range of clients and assignments.

You will report to an Accounts Portfolio Manager, with the opportunity to develop your technical, client management and advisory skills as your career progresses.

Excellent salary and benefits package.