Practice Accountant - North County Dublin

Our client is a large accountancy services group providing audit and accounting, tax, payroll and HR, outsourcing and advisory solutions globally. We are currently assisting them with recruitment for a Business Advisory Assistant Manager.

Benefits package to be confirmed soon.

Duties in the role:

• Support the team in all aspects of a client portfolio working alongside the client engagement team ensuring all client deadlines and demands are met
• Take ownership of client portfolio, which may include year end and management accounts, budgets and forecasts for selected clients
• Managing and developing relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with services provided and identifying opportunities to support clients
• Displaying effective communication with clients and colleagues
• Take ownership and responsibility for delivery of all aspects of client accounting work from start to finish, on budget, liaising with other departments to agree timescales and plan performance of work and act to ensure delivery by all agreed deadlines
• Perform work as may be required, particularly work of an advanced technical nature, oversee the finalisation of all accounts, produce detailed reports and ensure all client queries are answered on a timely basis
• Take responsibility for the delivery of specialist advisory and project work to a high technical standard, writing in a clear concise manner, providing alternative options and concluding on recommendations
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge, undertaking research of new legislation, identifying opportunities for clients and advising accordingly
• Participating in tenders/proposals for new work as required.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of GAAP and Accounting standards – in particular FRS 102 1A

Experience and skill set required for the role:
Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)
Previous experience of working in a similar role
Candidates will be required to have a good working knowledge of clients accounting systems such as Xero
Experience of handling a client portfolio
Experience of training junior members of the team
Experience of technical compliance and advisory work
Experience in utilising technology, cloud accounting software and implementing client-driven solutions