Assistant Accountant

We are seeking a motivated part-qualified Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The successful candidate will support period-end close, statutory and management reporting, internal controls and wider finance activities, while working closely with stakeholders across the business.

Assistant Accountant – Job Description

The Assistant Accountant will help ensure the accurate and timely delivery of period-end close, statutory accounts, management reports and financial statements in line with FRS 102 and established reporting procedures.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and effective business partnering. The successful candidate will contribute to finance projects, process improvements and internal control activities, and will communicate regularly with teams and stakeholders across the business.

Key Tasks

• Support period-end close and preparation of financial statements under FRS 102.
• Prepare month-end journals, management reports and other financial reporting deliverables.
• Manage period-end activities across statutory accounting, fixed assets and cash flow reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances and provide supporting commentary.
• Support the review and improvement of internal financial controls and procedures.
• Assist in identifying risks, control gaps and appropriate remedial actions.
• Support internal audits, including schedules, documentation and follow-up actions.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects as required.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities, including the effective use of AI and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The Successful Applicant

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with a commitment to completing the relevant professional qualification.
• Minimum 3–4 years’ relevant accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €35,000.00-€45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person