Position: Accountant
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM-5 PM Irish Standard Time
Overview of the Position
An ideal candidate will support a portfolio of Irish B2B and B2C clients. This role will focus on compliance-based accounting and bookkeeping functions particularly around tax payroll and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage day-to-day bookkeeping operations
- Prepare and review financial statements VAT returns and corporate tax filings
- Manage monthly payroll processing and statutory submissions
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of bank statements accounts payable/receivable
- Maintain accounting records in Xero and produce client-ready reports
- Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with Irish tax and accounting regulations
- Support year-end close audits and reporting processes
- Contribute to process improvements and system optimizations
Requirements
- 5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping roles preferably in a compliance-heavy environment
- Recognized accounting qualification such as ACCA CIMA SAIPA or SAICA
- Advanced proficiency in Xero (certification is a strong plus)
- Experience handling payroll VAT bank reconciliations and management accounts
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping
- Comfortable working remotely and independently with minimal supervision
Preferred:
- Experience working with Irish or UK-based clients
- Prior work in an accounting practice or an outsourced finance team
- Familiarity with Tax regulations and filing requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Highly organized detail-oriented and dependable
- Strong communicator with excellent written and verbal English
- Comfortable managing multiple accounts and hitting key deadlines
- Positive attitude collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Strong sense of accountability particularly in a remote-first setup