Back to Job Search

Accounts Assistant | Bookkeeper

Junior and Senior Bookkeeper / Accounts Assistant required for Galway based company.


Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing accountancy and payroll practice based in Galway who work with a wide variety of clients ranging from small businesses to large employers, providing efficient, compliant, and technology-driven financial services. Managing high-volume payrolls for clients across Ireland


 Responsibilities

  • Process daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients across multiple sectors
  • Prepare and submit VAT returns and bank reconciliations
  • Input and manage financial data using accounting software (Surf, Sage, QuickBooks, Xero)
  • Process payroll for clients using Thesaurus or BrightPay, including high-volume payrolls
  • Ensure compliance with Revenue requirements and filing deadlines
  • Liaise with clients in a timely and professional manner to request and clarify information
  • Work with other team members to support accurate year-end financial and payroll reporting

Key Requirements for both roles:

  • Junior Bookkeeper - 1–2 years’ practice experience in a bookkeeping or payroll support role
  • Comfortable using a variety of accounting and payroll platforms
  • High level of attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
  • Senior Bookkeeper - 3–5 years’ experience in a bookkeeping/payroll role within an accountancy or payroll practice
  • Advanced Excel capabilities and strong understanding of data analysis
  • Proven ability to manage client relationships and meet deadlines independently
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and Revenue compliance
  • Experience training or reviewing the work of junior team members is an advantage


For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.

noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie

091-706712