• Location: Meath, Meath
• Type: Temporary
• Job #48111
• Salary: €35,000

Accounts & Compliance Assistant – Hybrid- Co Meath

We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Accounts & Compliance Assistant to join a busy and well-established professional accounting practice.
This is a key support role within the client services function, responsible for preparing, checking, and collating financial and statutory documentation for multiple client files. You will play a central part in year-end processes, regulatory compliance, and outsourced accounting workflows, ensuring accuracy, structure, and deadlines are consistently met.
Experience in a professional accounting practice is strongly preferred, as the role requires familiarity with managing multiple client entities, statutory obligations, and structured compliance procedures. However, we are open to sharp, motivated candidates who are eager to learn and develop.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary up to €45,000 DOE, plus bonus and benefits
• Flexible 4- or 5-day working week
• Hybrid model (remote Mondays & Fridays)
• Supportive, professional practice environment
• Excellent opportunity for long-term development
• Location: Hybrid (Remote Mondays & Fridays)
• Hours: 8.30am–5.30pm Mon–Thurs | 8.30am–2.30pm Fridays (flexible start/finish)
• Working Pattern: 4 or 5 days per week (flexible for the right candidate)
• Contract: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:
Client Accounts & Outsourcing Support

• Review opening balances on client accounting systems
• Ensure bank reconciliations are completed and accurate
• Verify trade debtor and creditor listings against trial balances
• Collate supporting documentation including bank statements, creditor statements, HP/lease agreements, insurance, fixed asset invoices, and ROS payments
• Prepare draft year-end packs (minutes, Letters of Representation, Engagement Letters, loan agreements, etc.)

Compliance & Regulatory

• Complete and maintain Client Risk Assessments (CRAs)
• Roll forward existing CRAs and prepare new CRAs for new clients
• Manage KYC documentation (ID and proof of address)
• Support ROS filings and compliance checks

Year-End & Journal Processing

• Assist with month-end and year-end journals (accruals, prepayments, basic depreciation)

Banking, Tax & Administration

• Prepare tax affairs correspondence and turnover confirmation letters
• Collate documentation for bank loans
• Draft information request letters and maintain accurate client files

Candidate Profile:
Essential / Highly Desirable

• Experience in a Professional Accounting Practice (1–3 years preferred, but open to less for the right candidate)
• Strong foundational bookkeeping knowledge
• Minimum professional bookkeeping qualification (IATI or part-qualified in a professional accounting body highly desirable)
• Proficiency with Xero, Sage, QuickBooks and strong familiarity with ROS

Key Attributes

• Exceptionally organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple client files and deadlines
• Proactive, reliable, and solutions-focused
• Strong written communication skills

For more information please apply through the link provided for the attention of Cloe Stapleton or call Osborne Recruitment on 01 5984334
If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided
Please submit your updated CV in Word Format
If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search.

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