The Role
Our client is currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic accountant to join their dynamic and growing team in Dublin. A permanent role with the option of hybrid working, you will be a member of the client accounting team, working closely with the Head of Accounting and Vice Presidents in the team. You will have 1-2 years post qualification financial services experience and a desire to work in a fast paced, client facing environment. In return you will experience a commitment to your continuous professional development, high quality work and enjoy a supportive team-based working environment.
You will have a broad range of responsibilities including:
Preparation of financial statements for a varied portfolio of capital markets and aircraft leasing SPVs in line with transactional and statutory deadlines;
Beginning to end responsibility for leading the preparation of financial statements under IFRS or local GAAP, including active involvement in both audit preparation and delivery;
Leading the onboarding of new clients from an accounting perspective;
Training and managing less experienced members of the team;
In time, taking on a portfolio of SPV directorships, thereby obtaining a broader exposure to the transaction and clients;
Leading the interaction with auditors and clients to ensure successful completion of the financial statements;
Managing the completion of quarterly management accounts for a portfolio of aircraft leasing SPVs;
Liaising with the tax advisors and others in relation to VAT and corporation tax compliance;
Preparing and filing of quarterly regulatory returns to Central Bank of Ireland;
Completion of FATCA, EMIR and CRS returns; and
Ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures, while actively contributing to process improvements within team.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
We are seeking a qualified ACA / ACCA accountant, with a minimum of 1 year's post-qualification financial services experience in a relevant auditing/accounting role within a Top 10 accounting firm or corporate services company, who can demonstrate the following:
An ability to review complicated SPV transactions from an accounting perspective and lead the on boarding and delivery of all related accounting requirements;
Strong technical accounting knowledge;
Experience in managing audit trainees/newly qualified accountants;
Experience at either performing an audit or preparing for and answering audit queries;
Experience in a financial reporting role would be an advantage, though not essential;
Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications with advanced Excel skills is essential;
A desire to work in a fast paced, client facing environment where delivery of a high calibre professional service, to both clients and other counterparties, is of key importance; and
Highly self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.
Our Benefits
We offer excellent progression opportunities along with a competitive remuneration package and benefits including:
Discretionary annual bonus scheme;
25 days annual leave;
Hybrid Working Policy;
Health insurance cover;
Pension scheme;
Life Assurance;
Income Protection;
Taxsaver and Bike to Work schemes;
Professional Membership Fees;
Social Committee;
Employee Assistance Programme;
Wellness programme.
Please email Stephen.Maguire@charteredaccountants.ie in confidence to apply or with any queries you might have about the role.
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