Accounting Technician / Cloud Accounting Specialist

The successful candidate will work with a portfolio of clients across a variety of industries, providing bookkeeping and cloud accounting support.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing sales and purchase invoices
• Bank and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining client bookkeeping records
• VAT return preparation and submission
• Payroll processing support where required
• Management of debtor and creditor ledgers
• Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
• Liaising directly with clients to ensure records are accurate and up to date
• Supporting accountants and managers with the preparation of financial statements and management accounts
• Assisting clients in the use of modern cloud accounting technologies

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client deadlines
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Software Experience

Experience using one or more of the following accounting platforms:

• Xero
• QuickBooks Online
• Sage

Desirable Experience

While not essential, the following would be considered a significant advantage:

• Previous experience working in an accountancy practice
• Experience managing bookkeeping for solicitors' practices and client account reconciliations
• Experience with cloud bookkeeping and document management tools such as:
• Hubdoc
• Dext
• AutoEntry
• Familiarity with AI tools and productivity platforms such as:
• Microsoft Copilot
• Claude
• Other AI-assisted accounting workflows

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Full-time permanent position
• 37.5-hour working week
• Early finish every Friday at 1.30pm
• Brand new offices in Galway city centre
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Opportunity to work with leading cloud accounting and AI technologies
• Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing practice

Pay: From €38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person