by Nycola Hillis | Feb 5, 2025
Excellent opportunity for an HR Advisor to join a well-known HR services provider based in Cork. This is a permanent office-based role, Salary is Depending on experience There are also excellent benefits including a pension.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Keeping your personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law and best practice continually up-to-date by referring to Company training and updates.
- Achieving measured set KPIs to support all clients with high-quality advice in a productive manner within set SLAs. You will predominantly deliver advice by telephone, with additional interactions through email and video conference.
- Actively owning cases from start to finish, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.
- Logging all advice accurately onto our bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases.
- Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided.
- Ensuring that the advice given is consistent with the client’s HR documentation and internal policies.
- Following internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable.
- Effectively managing a changing portfolio of on-going and complex client cases through the provision of guidance and support to the client.
- Presenting HR and employment law training to client and non-client groups via video conference or in person.
- Being flexible and adaptable in order to ensure that the client’s service is always of a high standard.
- Offering clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and making recommendations accordingly.
- Assisting other departments when required, particularly the HR Consultancy department in the provision and updating of employment contracts and handbooks.
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices. (minimum 1 year)
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact with clients in a professional and confident manner.
- Strong written English skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to present information accurately.
- Proficient in word processing.
- Highly detail-oriented.
by Nycola Hillis | Feb 5, 2025
Business Development Manager
Excellent new opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager for a field sales role based in Cork.
- Permanent
- Salary up to €50,000
- Excellent Commission for high performers
- Excellent benefits
Job Purpose
Selling into new business opportunities via pre-booked appointments that are set up by the telemarketing and the services team and opportunities from within your own referral network. Success is measured by the number of businesses acquired and the value of the contracts
Job Overview
An empathic listener with great commercial acumen who can build trusting relationships with SME business owners in the region. If you enjoy working with entrepreneurs to understand their challenges and deliver value added solutions, then this is the role for you.
This is a field based, target focussed, high energy and highly rewarding role.
The product is Ireland’s best advisory and consulting service that supports business owners in all aspects of employee management.
The ideal Business Development Manager will be local to the region and have a proven track record in sales and new business logo acquisition.
Industry experience is NOT required as full training is provided, but experience in executing a consultative ‘value based’ selling style and having an extensive pool of prospective clients is a pre-requisite.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Deliver consultative in-person sales meetings with 4 SMEs daily, most appointments are pre-booked by an office-based sales support team.
- Use your professional/informal networks to generate leads to augment the office generated leads.
- Work with the Head of events to deliver a monthly seminar to business owners so as to maximise sales opportunities.
- Develop alternative sources of prospects by building referral partnership with 3rd parties.
- Achieve quarterly sales targets.
- Accurately build, manage, and maintain your sales pipeline.
- Be the best representation of the brand.
Job Requirements
- Strong track record of working in B2B sales with a high volume of clients.
- Experience with selling a service preferably to SME’s and understanding the needs of SME business owners.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience building client relationships.
- Knowledge of and local to the region with a proven track record in sales and new business logo acquisition.
- A highly energetic person with drive to seek new business and motivated by sales and targets.
by Nycola Hillis | Feb 5, 2025
HR Advisor
Excellent opportunity for an HR Advisor to join a leading HR services provider based in Dublin.
This role offers great career path and great benefits.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Keeping your personal knowledge of HR and Employment Law and best practice continually up-to-date by referring to Company training and updates.
- Achieving measured set KPIs to support all clients with high-quality advice in a productive manner within set SLAs. You will predominantly deliver advice by telephone, with additional interactions through email and video conference.
- Actively owning cases from start to finish, building rapport and relationships with clients on each interaction.
- Logging all advice accurately onto our bespoke internal system, taking ownership and responsibility for ongoing cases.
- Providing clients with supporting information/documentation to assist them in the advice provided.
- Ensuring that the advice given is consistent with the client’s HR documentation and internal policies.
- Following internal protocols for managing and escalating cases where applicable.
- Effectively managing a changing portfolio of on-going and complex client cases through the provision of guidance and support to the client.
- Presenting HR and employment law training to client and non-client groups via video conference or in person.
- Being flexible and adaptable in order to ensure that the client’s service is always of a high standard.
- Offering clients options regarding the take up of other products we provide and making recommendations accordingly.
- Assisting other departments when required, particularly the HR Consultancy department in the provision and updating of employment contracts and handbooks.
Skills and Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact with clients in a professional and confident manner.
- Strong written English skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently under pressure.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to present information accurately.
- Proficient in word processing.
- Highly detail-oriented.
by Nycola Hillis | Feb 4, 2025
Job Title: Accounting Technician / Part-Qualified Accountant
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)
The Role
Our client is seeking an Accounting Technician or Part-Qualified Accountant to join their finance team in a hands-on, hybrid role.
Reporting to senior management, you will play a key role in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiencies across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to grow within a supportive and ambitious environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and debtor management.
- Process VAT returns and ensure compliance with Irish tax regulations.
- Support payroll processing and related compliance activities.
- Contribute to project-driven services, including export documentation and ad hoc initiatives.
- Maintain accurate financial records in line with company policies and audit standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial processes and controls.
- Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for the Board of Directors.
- Respond to financial queries from internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform other finance-related tasks as required to support the business.
Qualifications and Skills
- For Accounting Technicians: Qualification as an Accounting Technician (ATI) or similar.
- For Part-Qualified Accountants: Progressing through ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or similar.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a financial or accounting role.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Big Red Cloud, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of Irish accounting and VAT regulations.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
- Hybrid Working: A blend of remote and on-site work for flexibility.
- Pension Plan: Contribution to your long-term financial well-being.
- Professional Development: CPD support and opportunities to grow within the company.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a supportive and innovative team.
- Convenient Location: Central Dublin office with excellent transport links.
by Terence O'Hara | Feb 4, 2025
Job Title: Financial Advisor
Established in 1938, my client is one of the oldest independently owned brokers in Ireland, providing insurance, wealth management, pensions, investments, employee benefits, and mortgage advisory services. With offices in Dublin and Drogheda, they offer expert financial solutions to private and commercial clients nationwide.
My client is seeking a highly motivated Financial Advisor to provide expert financial advice in Retirement Planning, Investments, Life Insurance, Serious Illness Cover, and Income Protection. The role involves developing new business, managing an existing client base, and building a strong pipeline over a 4-5-year period. Hybrid role based in Dundrum with administrative support provided.
This role offers a competitive salary of up to €75,000 DOE, along with a generous bonus and commission structure. The hybrid working model is based in Dundrum, providing flexibility and work-life balance. Additional benefits include 23 days annual leave, 10 days paid sick leave, and a Defined Contributory Pension Scheme. Employees also receive Death in Service & Income Protection Cover, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and sponsorship for exams and further study. A company laptop and mobile phone are provided, along with free parking for added convenience.
Key Responsibilities for the Financial Advisor
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of new business opportunities.
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients.
- Conduct financial reviews and provide tailored recommendations.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate client records on the CRM system.
Skills & Qualifications for the Financial Advisor
- QFA qualification (essential); RPA, AIIPM, CFP (desirable).
- 5-7 years’ sales experience in Life & Pensions, ideally in a broker environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of financial products.
- Proven ability to meet annual sales targets.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Full driving license and personal vehicle required.
- Compliance with CPD requirements.
