Assistant Accountant - Dublin 2
3 Months Temp
Reed is delighted to partner with a fantastic charity to assist them with recruitment for an Assistant Accountant to support them for a duration of 3 months.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will be based in our Dublin office and will support the finance team in completing the year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of financial statements.
Pay rate: €26.12 - €29.03 per hour / paid every week + holiday accrual
Duties in the role:
- Support with the preparation and finalisation of the year-end financial statements, including profit & loss, balance sheet and accompanying notes to the financial statements.
- Assist in drafting statutory accounts in compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., FRS, SORP).
- Support the reconciliation of key accounts and ensure accurate postings.
- Support the senior financial accountant as the main contact for external auditors during the year-end audit.
- Respond to auditor queries, and provide supporting documentation.
- Work closely with the finance team and other departments to resolve discrepancies and gather necessary information.
- Support other ad-hoc financial analysis and other duties which from time to time may be assigned to the position as required
Key Competencies:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with auditors and internal teams.