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Accountant | Recently Qualified

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 contact Noeleen Stewart.

noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091-706712


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