Client Assistant Accountant

Job description

Key Duties:

• Assist with production of client management accounts and financial statements in an accurate and timely manner and in collaboration with the Senior Client Managers
• Assist with administration duties of allocated clients in an accurate and timely manner and in collaboration with the Senior Client Managers
• Proactively develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships within your team, promoting a culture of support, collaboration and a joined up approach to servicing clients
• Assist with the management of a portfolio of allocated clients, developing effective working relationships with the client, their advisors and any other parties connected to those client relationships 
• Support the team in the investigation and resolution of client relationship issues, ensuring timely escalation of more complex client queries and issues to the Client Services Director
• Preparation of assigned tasks/client deliverables ensuring consistent quality and timely delivery for review
• Provide an excellent and high quality level of accounting and administrative services and proactively support in the delivery of these services to a portfolio of allocated clients

Tasks (what does the role entail on a day-to-day basis)

• Assist with the preparation of management accounts in specific formats and within reporting timelines as may be agreed by the client
• Assist with preparation and filing of taxation returns, including corporation tax, VAT, VIES, Intrastats, payroll taxes, etc. to ensure filings are returned on time;
• Assist with the audit process in conjunction with the client’s reporting timelines and liaising with third party auditors and tax advisors;
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts in specific formats and within reporting timelines as may be agreed by the client
• Monitoring of debtor’s ledger, creditors ledger and treasury management in relation to the bank accounts;
• Liaising with the Revenue Commissioners in respect of clients’ taxation matters, but always bringing Revenue correspondence to the attention of the Senior Manager;
• Financial administration including liaising with banking institutions with regard to client payments, deposit facilities, credit cards, bank accounts etc. as required;
• Financial administration including bank account maintenance, preparation of bank reconciliations etc
• Attendance at board meetings and AGMs as required;
• Liaising with the Company Secretarial Department to arrange for the preparation of board meeting and AGM minutes;
• Assist with the circulation of board meeting and AGM minutes and for arranging signing of same;
• Assist with the administration and maintenance of the client’s statutory requirements to include follow up on AML documentation where required.
• Ensure clients are being billed accordingly with the terms of the Management Services Agreement and monitor / follow up on overdue fees;
• Identifying any issues in relation to timelines, deadlines, resources, excess workload issues in relation to what has to be provided for the client;
• Flagging any other client issues to Senior Client Managers;
• Use of initiative in relation to carrying out client work smartly and efficiently;
• Highlighting any risk issues that may arise.

Qualifications

Key competencies for position and level

• Action Orientated
• Being Resilient
• Communicates Effectively
• Plans & Aligns
• Self-Development
• Commercial
• Positive

Required Experience

Essential

• Educated to degree level and/or studying for professional qualification e.g. ACCA, ACA, Accounting Technician etc
• Experience of providing services to clients and managing client relationships
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant IT platforms and applications
• ‘Can do’ attitude, ability to cope with tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Strong team ethic
• Commercial acumen

Desirable

• Excel skills
• Previous experience in a busy office environment

Additional information

At IQ-EQ we want you to reach your full potential. We offer an inclusive and diverse environment to support your career aspirations. With a strong emphasis on continuous learning and a holistic approach to your professional and personal development. We also offer opportunities across our service lines and our international network of offices.

Company description

IQ-EQ is a leading Investor Services group which combines global expertise with an unwavering focus on client service delivery. We support fund managers, global companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

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