Experienced Accounting Technician

Permanent 

Hybrid - 3 days office based, 2 days from home

Salary: €40,000 ( DOE) 

A well-established accountancy practice based in North Kildare  is seeking an experienced Accounting Technician to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys working in a client-focused environment and delivering high-quality financial support services.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an experienced Accounting Technician. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with team members to ensure accurate and efficient financial management for a diverse client portfolio.

Qualifications

• Accounting Technician qualified (IATI)
• IPASS qualification advantageous

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role; practice experience desirable
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Bright Accounts (Surf), TaxPro, and Dext
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Strong client relationship and communication skills for client-facing interactions
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Recording Transactions

• Accurately record financial transactions for clients using accounting software including Dext and BrightBooks
• Process entries for sales, purchases, expenses, receipts, and payments

Maintaining the General Ledger

• Organise and categorise transactions into appropriate ledger accounts
• Ensure financial records are accurate, organised, and up to date

Reconciling Accounts

• Reconcile bank statements, credit card statements, and other financial accounts
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies where necessary

Preparing Financial Reports

• Assist in preparing financial reports including:
  • Income statements
  • Balance sheets
  • Cash flow statements

Tax Compliance

• Prepare and file VAT, VIES, RTD, and RCT returns with Revenue

Income Tax Preparation

• Prepare income tax returns by organising financial information and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations