Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

Osborne is recruiting for a Senior Bookkeeper / Accountant to join a busy and growing accountancy practice based in Waterford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with strong practice experience to join a supportive SME-focused environment working with a diverse client base.

The successful candidate will have a strong practical understanding of accounts and enjoy working closely with clients and colleagues. This role would suit a Senior Bookkeeper, Part-Qualified Accountant, or Fully Qualified Accountant who has developed their experience within an SME or accountancy practice environment.

Location: Waterford City, County Waterford
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of client accounts from bookkeeping through to accounts preparation and reporting.
• Complete bank and account reconciliations, journals, VAT, RCT, and payroll as required.
• Prepare accounts to trial balance and assist with year-end accounts.
• Manage financial records accurately and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Assist clients with day-to-day accounting queries and provide practical financial support.
• Support credit control, project accounts, revenue tracking, and forecasting where required.
• Liaise directly with clients and build strong, professional working relationships.
• Support junior team members and assist with general practice and financial administration.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience & Qualifications
• Proven experience in a Bookkeeper, Senior Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, or Accountant role.
• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant considered.
• Strong previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential.
• SME-focused practice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing accounts through to trial balance.
• Strong knowledge of RCT, VAT, payroll, and general accounting principles.
• Agricultural accounts experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong practical and hands-on approach to accounting.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident dealing directly with clients and building relationships.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable, and commercially aware.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Strong “can-do” attitude.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Róisín Drummy or call 051 364134.

If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered for other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided.

Please submit your updated CV in Word Format.

If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you. If, however, you do not hold a valid work permit, unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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