Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant / Part Qualified Accountant

Location: Limerick

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Sector: Accountancy Practice

About the Role

A well-established accountancy practice in Limerick is seeking to recruit a Bookkeeper / Part Qualified Accountant to join its growing team.

The firm provides accounting, bookkeeping and taxation services to a diverse portfolio of SMEs, sole traders and owner-managed businesses.

This role would suit a candidate who is developing their career in practice and looking to gain broad exposure to client accounting work in a supportive environment.

Suitable candidates must hold a full drivers license and have means of transport as this is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain bookkeeping records for a portfolio of clients
• Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and bank reconciliations
• Prepare and submit VAT returns via ROS
• Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders and small companies
• Assist with payroll processing and PAYE submissions
• Maintain accurate financial records and working papers
• Liaise with clients to obtain records and resolve queries
• Assist senior staff with accounts and tax assignments
• General administrative support where required

Requirements

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience in an Irish bookkeeping or accountancy practice
• Currently studying or part-qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / ATI or equivalent)
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience with accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
• Familiarity with VAT and basic payroll processes
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and client interaction skills
• Experience preparing accounts to trial balance
• Familiarity with Revenue Online Service (ROS)

What the Role Offers

• Supportive small practice environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of SME clients
• Study support available
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity for professional development and progression
• Flexibility 

Contact

• Reach out to David Smyth with your CV to david.smyth@cpl.ie