Here at Osborne, we are hiring for a Qualified Practice Bookkeeper for a local Accountancy firm based in Naas, Co. Kildare. With a reputation for excellence and an unwavering commitment to quality, they support a diverse range of clients across various sectors, helping them achieve financial stability and growth. They are now seeking a skilled and experienced Practice Bookkeeper to join their team and contribute to their continued success.
Location: Naas, Co. Kildare
Employment Type: Permanent role, can be done Full-time or Part-time (Fully on-site)
Salary: €40K
Role Overview:
As a Qualified Practice Bookkeeper, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day bookkeeping needs of various clients, overseeing accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial standards and bringing accounts up to trial balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Management: Serve as the main bookkeeping contact for a portfolio of clients, building and maintaining trusted client relationships.
Bookkeeping Services: Perform full-cycle bookkeeping tasks, including maintaining ledgers, preparing trial balances, reconciling bank statements, and managing accounts payable and receivable.
Payroll & VAT: Oversee and process payroll as well as VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Account Reconciliation: Complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end account reconciliations, identifying discrepancies and making necessary corrections.
Financial Reporting: Prepare management reports, financial statements, and cash flow projections to aid clients in their financial planning.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualifications (e.g., AAT, ICB) are required.
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in bookkeeping, within an accountancy practice setting. Payroll experience is required, UK Payroll experience is also desirable.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using accounting software such as Sage and Microsoft Excel.
Client-Focused: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
Attention to Detail: Strong organisational skills and a high degree of accuracy in managing financial data.
Problem-Solver: Proactive in identifying and resolving discrepancies and finding efficient solutions to client needs.
Time Management: Able to prioritize and manage multiple client accounts effectively, meeting all deadlines.
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary of €40K.
Opportunities for continuous professional development.
Exposure to diverse clients and industries.
Potential for career growth within the firm.
Flexibility- Full-time, Part-time or Reduced hours- you decide!
If you are an experienced and client-focused bookkeeper looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Nicole Sinnott or email your cv to Nicole to nicole.sinnott@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered 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. Please visit www.osborne.ie for more information on all of our roles
