Trainee Accountant

BYRNE & CO ACCOUNTANTS

KILKENNY

Description. Join a highly regarded accountancy practice based in Kilkenny City Centre. In this role you will gain great exposure across accountancy that also offers a strong benefits package and study support. Your Responsibilities: Maintain proper filing and documentation of all relevant documentation pertaining to assigned clients. Makes simple entries into accounting system (sales and receivables, costs and liabilities, cash reports, bank statements) in accordance with accounting and tax regulations. Assist with high volume transactional tasks (such as invoicing and payments. Fill in basic tax or legal forms per templates provided Assists with the completion and export of balance sheets and P&L statements according to local standards and convert the format of the same to client reporting standards. Perform book-keeping functions including data entry and coding. Draft primary documents in accordance with statutory requirements for sales, expense reports, fixed assets, inventory items and turn them over to senior staff for checking. Prepare supporting analysis of all balance sheet accounts monthly. Responsible for the preparation of balance sheet and income statements and various other accounting statements and reports required by the client. Meet the statutory and corporate deadlines in respect of each client. File recurrent tax forms electronically (like CBI and Tax filings. Provide assistance during statutory or internal audits (queries and follow ups. Prepare draft replies to clients’ queries. Your Experience / Skills: Degree holder in Accountancy or business related disciplines. Some orientation/on the job experience. Excellent written and communication skills, with strong ability to plan ahead and organise themselves. Analytical structured mind set with ability to follow and build upon existing processes and ensure data is maintained with accuracy and consistency. Fluency in English is preferred. Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word is essential, with experience of local accounting system desirable. Skills: Accounting, graduate, business degree, Finance. Please Email your CV to jj@jjbyrne.ie.

1559 days ago