by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Apr 23, 2025
We are searching for an experienced and skilled Part Qualified Accountant to play a key role in day-to-day financial operations. This position offers the opportunity to drive efficiency, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure accuracy in financial processes.
The Part Qualified Accountant will contribute to the company’s continued success by supporting financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare year-end non-audit company accounts and working papers up to review stage.
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Reconcile balance sheet items, including VAT, payroll, leases, hire purchases, and fixed assets.
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Apply accounting principles to post journals onto accounting software accurately.
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Assist in the preparation of management accounts.
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Prepare statutory financial statements while ensuring compliance with deadlines and procedural requirements.
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Support year-end close processes, including the preparation of year-end journals.
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Assist in the preparation of Corporation Tax returns.
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Liaise with clients confidently over the phone and through written correspondence.
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Provide support to managers on special client projects and assignments.
Experience & Skills Required:
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Part-qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with at least two years of experience in general accounting practice.
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Strong technical abilities and financial acumen with a results-driven mindset.
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Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on client service.
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Highly organized with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
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Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
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Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
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Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
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Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Apr 23, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled, qualified, and motivated Senior Accountant to manage a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries. This role provides early client engagement and the opportunity to work closely with sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing the preparation and review of financial accounts and tax computations while ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
The Senior Accountant will possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a client-focused approach. This position offers significant career development potential within a supportive and growth-driven environment, where your contributions will directly impact the firm’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and finalize financial statements and tax computations for a wide range of clients, ensuring accuracy and full compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry requirements.
- Manage a varied client portfolio, providing tailored financial advice, strategic support, and proactive guidance to help clients achieve their business objectives.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and maintaining strong professional relationships while delivering exceptional service.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues, junior staff, and senior management to ensure seamless service delivery and contribute to the firm’s overall growth strategy.
- Implement effective financial strategies aligned with each client’s business goals, driving long-term success and sustainability.
- Remain up-to-date with changes in accounting standards, tax legislation, and industry best practices to provide accurate and timely advice.
- Assist in mentoring and supporting junior team members, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing within the team.
Experience & Skills Required:
- CPA, ACCA, or ACA qualification with a minimum of three years’ experience in public practice.
- Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and compliance standards with a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness with the capability to provide practical, client-focused financial solutions.
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally within a dynamic and evolving role.
by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Apr 22, 2025
The Human Resources Administrator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the HR department, ensuring the smooth running of human resource processes and procedures. This role involves maintaining employee records, assisting with recruitment processes, and providing support with day-to-day HR tasks. We are looking for someone is organized, detail-oriented, and has strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up to date.
- Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and preparing contracts.
- Manage human resources-related documentation such as employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in the onboarding process for new employees, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Handle employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
- Prepare reports on HR metrics, such as staff turnover and absenteeism rates.
- Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate recording of employee hours, leave, and other payroll-related information.
- Coordinate training sessions and track employee development.
- Assist with the organization of employee engagement activities and events.
- Provide general administrative support to the HR department as needed.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a human resources or administrative role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
by Nathaniel O'Reilly | Apr 22, 2025
We are searching for an Assistant Manager and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring smooth shop operations. You will lead and manage a dedicated team, focusing on daily operations and supporting the Store Manager. This role focuses on providing the best possible service to customers while nurturing a healthy working environment where all are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate your team to deliver great customer service and maintain operational excellence.
- Promote and embody company values, serving as an ambassador for our brand and championing company culture.
- Oversee daily shop operations, directing employee tasks, managing workflows, and maintaining high standards during opening and closing.
- Implement business strategies by assigning roles and tasks, managing stock, budgets, and profit & loss to meet organizational goals.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and legal policies, including HACCP protocols.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance, track staff performance, and provide necessary feedback and training..
- Plan and manage staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage and efficient scheduling for the shop.
- Maintain effective communication with team members and senior management, creating a positive work environment.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing teams of 10 or more people.
- Confident leadership skills to motivate and challenge others to deliver excellence.
- Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record in driving operational standards across the shop.
- Previous experience in rota planning and managing team.
- Excellent team-building and leadership skills with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ability to make independent decisions in a busy, customer-focused environment.
- Experience with understanding and creating planograms.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills for effective interaction across departments.
Apply now!
by Terence O'Hara | Apr 16, 2025
Excellent opportunity for a Financial Advisor to join a growing Financial Services business in Dundrum. There is a salary of up to €80,000 DOE with excellent benefits also. This is a hybrid role with parking on site.
Duties of the Financial Advisor
- Management and maintenance of database and development of pipeline
- Manage and build relationships with an existing client base
- Grow and develop the existing client base through lead generation, referrals and sourcing of new clients
- Conduct regular financial reviews with clients
- Analyse clients’ financial goals and recommend appropriate life insurance and pension products. Provide detailed information to clients about product features, benefits and risks.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the client base. Achieve agreed annual sales targets. Record all activity on the internal reporting tools and remain disciplined to the sales process.
- Networking – internally with other business units, within the sector, and with external specialists
- Adhere to regulatory requirements in all aspects of day-to-day work and to the business ethics of the company
- Maintain up to date client records and ensure high standard of client files on the dedicated CRM system, BIS
- Adherence to the company values and a commitment to maintaining and developing the brand integrity at all times
Experience & Qualifications required for the Financial Advisor
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or a related field (desirable)
- Industry Specific Qualifications: QFA (essential), RPA (desirable), AIIPM (desirable), CFP (desirable)
- Technical knowledge of all financial products in the marketplace
- Minimum of 5-7 year‘s sales experience within the Life and Pensions industry, preferably in a broker environment
- Proven track record of working to and achieving annual sales targets
- Good understanding of relevant regulatory requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain solid client relationships
- Strong self-awareness and self-presentation
- Professional demeanour
- Proficient IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Work well under pressure and as part of a financial planning team
- Full driving license and personal vehicle
- Compliant with CPD requirements
