Accountant

Company Overview

Conall Dunne & Company is a Chartered Accountancy practice that aims to go beyond basic regulatory compliance and build long-term client relationships. The firm works alongside clients to uncover practical opportunities that improve business performance and support growth. It makes use of modern tools and cloud-based accounting systems to provide timely financial data and advice, with the goal of acting as an ongoing partner rather than only supporting year-end tax work.

Role Overview

This full-time Accountant position is based in Letterkenny and offers a hybrid arrangement, giving some flexibility to work from home. The successful candidate will handle everyday bookkeeping, prepare management accounts, and support the completion of year-end financial statements for a variety of clients. The role also includes reviewing and preparing tax submissions, assisting with VAT and payroll compliance, and making sure all filings are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Core Duties

• Manage daily bookkeeping tasks and keep client records organised and up to date.
• Prepare management accounts and assist with annual financial statement preparation.
• Review and submit tax returns with care and accuracy.
• Support compliance activities relating to VAT, payroll, and other filing obligations.
• Carry out account reconciliations and keep an eye on cash flow positions.
• Help implement and improve cloud accounting solutions for clients.
• Work with clients to interpret financial data and use it to guide business decisions.
• Contribute ideas that may improve efficiency, performance, and financial processes.

Candidate Profile

• Strong grounding in accounting, including management accounts, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience handling tax compliance and reporting, such as corporation tax, payroll-related taxes, and VAT or comparable indirect taxes.
• Comfort using accounting software and cloud accounting platforms, with the ability to support client adoption of new systems.
• Good analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a careful approach to detail and accuracy.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders.
• Capability to juggle multiple deadlines, set priorities, and work independently in a hybrid setup.
• A professional accounting qualification, or active progress toward one, such as Chartered Accountant or equivalent.
• Prior experience in practice or in a role serving multiple clients would be beneficial.

Additional Information

This is an onsite-based role with a hybrid working arrangement.