Assistant Accountant- Legal Sector- Hybrid

A leading Legal firm in Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Company Accountant / Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen who is looking to advance their career in a dynamic and professional environment.

• Location: Dublin 4, with easy access to public transport routes
• Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, and Death in Service Benefit
• Hybrid: 3 days in office
• Salary: €50,000 - €65,000 DOE

The Team

The finance team is a close-knit group of five, working collaboratively to support the business’s financial health and strategic goals. Led by the CFO, who works with the management team on strategic matters and system improvements within the team. The Financial Controller takes the lead on delivering key financial management information and overseeing the team’s day-to-day operations.

This is a pivotal role with ample opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, taking ownership on two legal entities & providing vital support to the wider team whilst ensuring smooth day-to-day financial and payroll processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong financial acumen and a keen eye for detail to contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting & payroll procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Financial Controller with implementing various month end processes, reconciliations and controls.
• Taking responsibility for two legal entities/ accounting ledgers including monthly recharges to the legal firm.
• Act as the primary finance contact for queries regarding transactions recorded on the Keyhouse practice management system
• Managing monthly end to end payroll processes
• Record and process all client account transfer requests, ensuring strict adherence to control processes
• Review of balance sheet workings, general ledger postings, nominal coding, creditors and debtor’s ledger etc
• Perform month-end control procedures on key balance sheet items, including Work in Progress and Outlay control
• Providing guidance and support to the other team members in processing transactions on client matters
• Supporting payables and receivables team member with accounts and nominal coding queries etc
• Manage the self-billing portal from a finance perspective, reviewing timesheets and processing relevant reconciliations
• Assist with shared finance tasks such as petty cash reconciliations

Person Specification & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, month end close, and reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of payables, receivables, double entry, GL and nominal coding
• Accounting Technician/ relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential
• Proficiency in using financial ERP systems, knowledge of Keyhouse would be advantageous
• Experience processing payroll would be advantageous
• Experience withing the legal or professional services sector is highly advantageous
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a highly regarded legal firm.