Accounts Technician

Accounts Technician – Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm (Mon–Thurs), 8:30am to 2:30pm (Fri) – Flexible start/finish times
Remote Work: Option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
About the Firm:
My client is a long-established chartered accountancy practice. With more than 30 years of experience, they provide a broad spectrum of accounting services to a varied client base across multiple industries. They offer a supportive, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on professional development and work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare working papers and financial statements in line with relevant standards and internal procedures
• Produce quarterly or bi-annual management accounts for a select group of clients
• Complete and file VAT, VAT RTD, and RCT returns
• Draft year-end files
• Perform bank reconciliations
• Handle client queries professionally and efficiently
• Operate independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Carry out ad hoc tasks as required by the business

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role within a busy accountancy practice
• Accounting Technician or IPASS certified (not a necessity)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and manage workload independently
• Comfortable working under time constraints and prioritising effectively

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate level or above)
• Experience using Sage Accounts
• Familiarity with accounts production software such as CCH or similar