Assistant Accountant

Our client is one of Ireland's leading commercial law firms, known for guiding clients through complex, high-stakes work. Their close-knit finance team of seven is now looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Controller and keep the firm's day-to-day finances running smoothly.

This is a broad, hands-on role with real scope to grow. You'll be trusted with month-end, the firm's control environment, and payroll for a business across Ireland and the UK, in a supportive team that genuinely invests in its people.

Responsibilities 

• Support the Financial Controller across month-end, management accounts, financial reporting and control procedures
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation and intercompany reconciliations
• Manage the ledgers for the firm's service and UK entities, including monthly recharges
• Carry out balance sheet and bank reconciliations and review general ledger activity
• Run end-to-end payroll for 150+ employees across Ireland and the UK
• Maintain strong client account controls in line with Law Society regulations
• Monitor WIP, outlays, client balances and other key control accounts
• Support and guide colleagues across day-to-day finance operations

What you'll bring

• 5+ years in a similar finance or accounts assistant role in Professional Services
• Strong grounding in financial controls and reconciliations
• Payroll processing experience
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a sharp eye for detail
• Part or fully qualified ACCA (or equivalent) is an advantage
• Experience in legal or professional services, and with legal practice management systems, is a real plus