Accountant | Recently Qualified

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway City; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy and business consultancy is seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their Galway office. The role involves preparing financial statements, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with Irish accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CPA qualified with a strong understanding of Irish GAAP and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year post-qualification experience in Irish practice.
• Strong understanding of tax legislation and Revenue processes.
• Experience using key accountancy software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and tax returns.
• Liaise with clients to resolve queries.
• Assist with onboarding new clients and mentoring trainees.

Skills

Irish GAAP

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified

Tools

Sage

Xero

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recently Qualified Accountant required for an Accountancy and Business Consultancy based in Galway.

Responsibilities:

Client Service & Accounts Preparation

• Prepare and finalise annual financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

• Prepare income tax and corporation tax returns using ROS and practice software.

• Prepare and review VAT returns, PAYE submissions, and management accounts where required.

• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries and collect outstanding information in a professional manner.

• Assist with the onboarding of new clients and ensure accurate setup on all systems.

Technical Development & Quality

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish accounting standards and Revenue compliance requirements.

Ensure that all work is completed accurately, on time, and in line with internal quality standards.

Practice Support

• Assist with ad hoc queries, technical research, and partner-led advisory projects.

• Contribute to improving internal processes and sharing learnings with junior team members.

• Support senior accountants in mentoring trainees and reviewing basic-level work when appropriate.

Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CPA qualified (or equivalent), ideally 1+ year post-qualification experience in Irish practice

• Strong understanding of Irish GAAP, tax legislation, and Revenue processes

• Experience using key accountancy software (e.g. Surf, Sage, Relate, Thesaurus, ROS)

• Familiarity with cloud accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, AutoEntry, QuickBooks)

• Exposure to specialist sectors such as medical, retail, or hospitality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook

• Excellent communication skills – confident in liaising directly with clients

• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple jobs in progress

• High attention to detail and personal accountability for quality of work

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Qualified Accountant in Galway, please contactNoeleen Stewart.

[e-mail]

091-706712

Commutable from Oranmore, Athenry, Loughrea, Gort, Claregalway, Galway city, Tuam, etc.