Job Title: Accountant

Salary: €55,000 – €65,000 DOE

Location: On-site (Monday to Friday), Dungarvan, Co.Waterford

Working Hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience Required: Ideally 3-4 years’ post-qualification experience, open to part-qualified for right candidate

About the Role

Our client, an established accountancy practice in Dungarvan, is seeking an experienced and fully qualified Accountant to join their team.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for an established portfolio of clients, ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial accounts, tax returns and associated compliance requirements.

The practice operates a structured team consisting of three qualified accountants, three trainee accountants and three administrative and support staff, including bookkeeping and reception.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant seeking a stable, long-term position within a well-established practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements and annual accounts for a portfolio of clients.
• Prepare accounts from trial balance through to final financial statements.
• Prepare and submit company and director tax returns in accordance with relevant tax regulations.
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.
• Review financial records, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing professional accounting and taxation advice.
• Support and mentor trainee accountants where required.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure the efficient operation of the practice.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and client service delivery.

Essential Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent). Open to Part-Qualified for ideal candidate willing to listen & learn.
• Ideally 3–4 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in preparing financial accounts from trial balance to completion.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting standards and tax compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and Business Acumen
• Ability to manage multiple client accounts and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be a confident, technically competent accountant who can take ownership of an existing client portfolio with minimal supervision.
• They will have strong practical experience in financial accounts preparation and taxation, along with the ability to build and maintain professional client relationships.
• The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a busy practice environment and contributing to the ongoing development of the team.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of €55,000 – €65,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Established client portfolio.
• Supportive and experienced accounting team.
• Opportunity for long-term career development.

Application:

If you are a fully qualified accountant with strong practice experience and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would welcome your application.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Róisín Drummy or call 051 364134. If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you. If, however, you do not hold a valid work permit, unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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