Accounts Assistant

Role: Accounts Assistant
Salary & Benefits

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• €30,000 to €35,000, depending on experience
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• Full-time, permanent position
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Additional Benefits

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• On-site parking
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• Hybrid working arrangement
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Description
This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for a qualified bookkeeper, accounts assistant, or tax technician with strong technological skills and exceptional attention to detail. The position is within a small but growing accountancy firm, offering flexibility for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the Manager in various accountancy tasks and administrative workstreams, including:

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• Bookkeeping, account reconciliation, and invoice processing
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• Operation of payroll and Revenue Online Service (ROS) filings
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• Monitoring debtors and arrears
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• Bank reconciliations and payments
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• Preparation and filing of VAT reports
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• Preparation and filing of income tax returns
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• Preparation of accounts for sole traders and rental properties
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• Identifying and implementing process improvements for clients, including transitioning to cloud-based accounting software
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• Assisting with the implementation of new accounting tools for clients
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• Performing other ad-hoc office and administrative duties
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Key Requirements
The ideal candidate should have the following:

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• Qualification as an Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Technician, or Tax Technician
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• Experience and enthusiasm for working with small and medium-sized business clients
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• Payroll experience
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• Strong technological skills
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• Exceptional attention to detail
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• ROS filings experience
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• Proven experience in a similar role
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• Strong Excel skills
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• Familiarity with software such as Sage, SAGE Micropay, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar (desirable)
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• Experience with income tax computations and returns
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