Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

by | May 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.

Legal Executive

Legal Executive

by | May 16, 2025

We are currently seeking a Legal Executive to join a leading Irish law firm in their Healthcare department. This is a well-established practice offering a comprehensive range of legal services across corporate, commercial, banking, property, employment, litigation, and more. With a strong focus on delivering high-quality legal support, this role will involve working closely with partners and solicitors across varied and complex matters.

Summary
The Legal Executive will provide direct support to the Healthcare team, assisting with case preparation, legal drafting, document management, and client liaison. This role offers exposure to a wide range of litigation matters and requires someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist partners and solicitors within the Healthcare department on active case files

  • Draft legal documents including motions, affidavits, Notices for Particulars, and discovery requests

  • Assist in preparing instructions to experts and compiling briefs for experts and counsel

  • Coordinate and schedule consultations with witnesses and experts; attend meetings and take detailed notes

  • Manage administrative tasks including photocopying, scanning, filing, post handling, and overall file management

  • Provide support on legal communications and documentation, ensuring clarity and accuracy

  • Conduct legal research and stay informed of relevant legislative changes

  • Maintain strong working relationships with all internal stakeholders and external contacts

  • Prepare for hearings and trials, including diary management and billing assistance

  • Manage day-to-day correspondence and case-related communications

Skills and Experience

  • Experience in defence litigation is essential

  • Proactive approach with the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • Experience using legal Case Management systems; familiarity with Practice Evolve is an advantage

  • Accurate typing skills and a strong understanding of grammar for digital dictation

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively

  • Professional communication skills, both written and verbal

  • High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion

Benefits

  • Competitive salary

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Ongoing support and training

  • Active social and sports committee

  • Health and wellness initiatives

  • Pension contribution

  • Group healthcare scheme

Management Accountant

Management Accountant

by | May 7, 2025

We are looking for a strong Management Accountant to join a growing and dynamic finance team. This role involves preparing high-quality management accounts and delivering timely, insightful financial reports to support informed decision-making across the organisation.

The Management Accountant will work closely with internal leadership, providing strategic financial input while supporting and mentoring junior team members. You’ll help drive improvements in internal financial processes and ensure consistent adherence to high reporting standards.

Responsibilities

General

  • Manage a small finance team to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on schedule

  • Coordinate staffing and task assignments with team leads

  • Engage with internal stakeholders on financial arrangements and delivery planning

  • Support the continuous improvement of internal financial processes by identifying areas for efficiency gains

Financial reporting

  • Prepare and oversee monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and clarity throughout all reporting

  • Review monthly reconciliations and investigate anomalies

  • Analyse financial results and provide clear, actionable insights

  • Translate financial data into performance summaries for non-financial teams

  • Create and update cashflow projections and budget forecasts to reflect current business activity

  • Develop annual budgets and conduct regular performance comparisons in collaboration with department managers

  • Prepare and submit corporation tax filings

  • Review VAT returns prior to submission

  • Support and coordinate external audits

  • Participate in long-term financial planning efforts that support strategic business goals

  • Handle ad-hoc analysis and reporting requests as they arise

  • Maintain financial documentation and reporting compliance in line with audit requirements

Skills and experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience in Ireland

  • Proven ability to prepare and finalise management accounts

  • Strong communication skills across all levels of an organisation

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

  • Experience using Sage, Xero, or Accounts IQ is highly beneficial

  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and client-oriented in approach

  • Excellent time management and organisational skills

  • Comfortable handling tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently and with minimal supervision