Bookkeeping Manager
Location: Wicklow
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €55,000 - €60,000+ DOE
The Opportunity
I'm currently partnering with a well-established accountancy practice in Wicklow that is looking to appoint an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to join its team.
This is a key role focused on overseeing bookkeeping quality, reviewing VAT compliance, preparing records through to trial balance stage, and supporting a varied portfolio of clients.
It would suit an experienced practice-based bookkeeper, accounting technician, or accountant who enjoys reviewing work, maintaining high standards, and playing a key role in ensuring accuracy and compliance across client files.
Key Responsibilities
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Review bookkeeping work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
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Review and approve VAT returns and resolve VAT-related queries.
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Ensure correct VAT treatment and support clients with missing or incomplete information.
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Prepare and review records through to trial balance stage.
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Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
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Prepare management accounts and cash flow forecasts where required.
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Review and maintain client Xero files and resolve complex issues.
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Support process improvements and drive bookkeeping best practice.
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Act as a key point of contact for bookkeeping and client queries.
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Build strong working relationships with clients and internal teams.
Essential Requirements
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Previous accountancy practice experience is essential.
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Strong experience in a bookkeeping, accounting technician, or practice accounting role.
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Strong Irish VAT knowledge and VAT review experience.
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A genuine interest in VAT compliance and review work is essential, as this is a core part of the role.
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Experience reviewing bookkeeping work completed by others.
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Ability to prepare records through to trial balance stage.
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Experience preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
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Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills.
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Excellent Excel and systems skills.
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Advanced Xero experience is highly desirable.
Desirable Experience
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Accounting Technician qualification.
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Part-qualified or qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
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Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
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Experience working with remote or offshore teams.
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Knowledge of Sage or other cloud accounting systems.
What's On Offer
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Opportunity to join a progressive accountancy practice.
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Supportive, collaborative environment with long-term career potential.
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A flexible and supportive working environment, with an employer who understands the importance of work-life balance.
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Reduced hours arrangements are also available, with a minimum requirement of 25 hours per week.
