Accounts Assistant - General Ledger Focus - Business Services & Outsourcing
Posted on June 23, 2025 by BDO
- Dublin, Ireland
- N/A
- Full Time
Description
BDO Dublin are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant with a focus on General Ledger to work within the Outsourcing department. This is a full-time permanent position.
Outsourcing provides support for European and global businesses that require technical assistance for the preparation of monthly reporting packs, financial statements, accounts payable and treasury processes and general compliance. Our team acts as an extension of the finance team for multiple clients across a range of industries.
The successful candidate is required to service our large and diverse client portfolio which includes companies in industries such as Aircraft leasing, technology, media, pharmaceutical, on-line sales, hospitality and other.
This is a unique opportunity for a qualified Accountant to gain valuable industry experience within practice with one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Working together with the team to meet clients’ requirements on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis
- Processing of payments and creating templates on various banking systems for a number of clients as required
- Processing of employee expenses
- Processing of accounts payable invoices and administration of AP email
- Liaising with clients on account issues and queries
- Preparation of bank reconciliations on a weekly basis for a number of clients
- Prepare and upload month-end reporting journals in line with client month end calendars
- Maintain fixed assets register
- Prepare month end reporting with balance sheet reconciliations to agreed client set deadlines
- Liaising with payroll and VAT departments
- Liaising with BDO GL team to manage client GL transactions
- Assist with preparation and review of financial statements under GAAP & IFRS
- Assist in the facilitation of the iXBRL tagging of accounts for submission to the Revenue to Commissioners
- Prepare weekly timetables to schedule your workload for approval by the management team on a weekly basis
- Other ad hoc duties as required by management
Essential Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CPA)
- 2–3 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
- Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end processes
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Oracle NetSuite, Xero, Sage, Sun, D365, Caseware, Quick-books or similar
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and Irish GAAP
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, basic formulas)
- Excellent time management and communication skills
Benefits
- State of the art high tech office.
- Onsite gym, secure bike park and showers.
- Onsite complimentary Barista.
- Central Dublin location
- Together Anywhere Leave
- Extra Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
- Career Progression
- Travel Green Allowance Voucher
- Digi Doc (Digital doctor service)
- BDO Learning & Development programme.
- Life Assurance
- Access to company pension
About BDO Ireland
As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland's accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career's purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure.
BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world's largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.
BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world's largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.
At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.
Advertised until:
July 23, 2025
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