Part Qualified Accountant, Galway, VAC-11973
Job Overview
Are you a motivated Part-Qualified Accountant looking to advance your career in a fast-growing, family-owned business? This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a dynamic finance team within a thriving Irish company headquartered in Galway.
As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to strategic growth initiatives. With a generous benefits package, career development opportunities, and the chance to work within a culture of innovation and excellence, this is a role that promises both professional and personal rewards.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct month-end reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, and supplier accounts.
- Maintain the fixed asset register across multiple companies.
- Prepare month-end journal entries and intercompany reconciliations.
- Generate reports for the Central Statistics Office (CSO) and fulfil statutory reporting requirements.
- Support the preparation of:
- Monthly management accounts
- Month-end and quarter-end reports
- Year-end audits
- Manage VAT, VIES, and Intrastat submissions.
- Address internal stakeholder queries.
- Perform ad hoc financial tasks as needed.
What’s In It for You?
- Career Growth: Opportunities to progress into areas such as business analytics as the company expands.
- Educational Support: Funded training and professional development.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Pension contribution starting at 1% and increasing annually up to 5%.
- Christmas bonus (€500 in the first year, increasing annually based on attendance and discipline).
- Group healthcare scheme with pre-existing condition coverage.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexibility to start work at 7:30am, 8:30am, or 9:30am.
- Additional Perks:
- Ample free parking.
- Staff discounts on furniture.
- Up to 23 days of annual leave.
- On-site canteen and coffee machine.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance: A minimum of an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance is required.
- Professional Training: Candidates must have passed initial exams with recognised accounting bodies such as CPA, ACCA, or ACA, with credentials verified by Irish bodies like Chartered Accountants Ireland or ACCA.
- Work Experience:
- At least 2–3 years of practical accounting experience in a public practice environment.
- Minimum of 1 year’s experience working with Irish Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including local accounting rules and practices. Candidates with IFRS but no GAAP experience will not be considered.
- Technical Expertise:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, with a focus on finance, taxation, and/or auditing.
- Familiarity with the Irish tax system, regulatory environment, and business practices.
- Software Proficiency: Practical experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Attributes:
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Application Process
To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Candidates relocating from outside Galway may have an initial virtual interview.
Note: This role requires candidates to have the right to work in Ireland. By applying, you consent to the storage and processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-growth business with clear pathways for career development. Apply today and take the next step in your accounting career!
