Accounts Technician

DBASS Chartered Accountants; Ashbourne; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Ashbourne is looking for an experienced Accounts Technician. This full-time role includes flexible hours and hybrid working. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing client accounts, and handling VAT returns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' practice experience in a similar role from a busy firm.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of Working Papers & Financial Statements in accordance with relevant procedures and standards.
• Management Accounts for certain clients – generally Quarterly / 6 monthly.
• Preparation, completion and filing of VAT, VAT RTD and RCT Returns.

Skills

Strong technical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Ability to work under time pressure

Education

Accounting Technician or IPASS Certification

Job description

DBASS is hiring an experienced Accounts Technician to join their busy practice in Ashbourne, Co. Meath.

Job Description

DBASS is hiring an experienced Accounts Technician to join their busy practice in Ashbourne, Co. Meath. This full-time role offers flexible hours, hybrid working, and a varied client portfolio. Ideal for candidates with 3+ years’ practice experience and strong technical and communication skills.

Department: Accounts

Hours: 8.30am to 5.30pm Mon to Thurs & 8.30am to 2.30pm on Fridays (flexible start and finish time)

Type: Permanent, full time (Remote Working: Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays)

DBASS are an established 3 partner chartered accountancy firm based in Ashbourne, Co Meath. With an impressive database of clients, DBASS has been providing quality chartered accountancy services for over 30 years. Our offices are less than 10 minutes from M50 with a broad range of clients both in terms of audit, non-audit, sole trader etc. and in terms of industry/sector type.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Preparation of Working Papers & Financial Statements in accordance with relevant procedures and standards
• Management Accounts for certain clients – generally Quarterly / 6 monthly
• Preparation, completion and filing of VAT, Vat RTD and RCT Returns.
• Preparing draft year end files.
• Effectively manage and deal with client queries
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal guidance to drive things forward.
• Other ad hoc duties and tasks as required by the business.

Qualifications & Experience:

Technical Expertise:

• 3+ years’ practice experience in a similar role from a busy firm
• Accounting Technician or IPASS Certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take ownership on the role
• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working on own initiative with the ability to plan and control their workload
• Ability to work under time pressure and to prioritise tasks effectively