Part Qualified Accountant

Role overview

An established chartered accountancy practice in County Meath is seeking an experienced Part Qualified Accountant to join its account services team. The firm is a three-partner practice with more than 30 years of experience supporting a wide client base across audit, non-audit, sole trader work, and multiple industry sectors.

What you will do

• Prepare year-end company accounts for non-audit clients, including working papers up to review level.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations covering VAT, payroll, leases, hire purchase arrangements, and fixed assets.
• Post journals accurately into accounting software and work confidently with core accounting principles.
• Support the preparation of management accounts.
• Draft statutory financial statements while meeting agreed deadlines and following internal checklists, procedures, and process controls.
• Contribute to year-end close activities and journal entries.
• Complete corporation tax returns.
• Communicate with clients by phone and in writing in a professional and confident manner.
• Support the manager with ad hoc client assignments and specialist work.

Required experience and qualifications

• Part-qualified ACA or ACCA accountant.
• At least 2 years of experience in general accounting practice.
• Strong financial understanding and the confidence to work in a practical, hands-on role.
• Excellent client service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisational ability.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with CCH Accounts Production.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Working knowledge of Surf, Xero, and Sage Line 50, which are commonly used by clients.
• Competence with Microsoft Office tools.

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary of €30,000 to €38,000.
• 10% bonus.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Flexible working hours.
• Paid study leave and exam leave.
• Full funding of course fees.

Additional information

This opportunity is based in County Meath, Ireland and is focused on full-time, onsite employment with hybrid working mentioned as a benefit. The role sits within a small but long-established chartered accountancy firm with a broad and varied client portfolio.

Interested candidates are expected to have the relevant part-qualified accountancy background and practice experience to support client accounts work, statutory reporting, and tax compliance.