Outsourcing Trainee Accountant

BDO is one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations.  We have clients of all types and sizes, in every sector, but that’s only part of the story!

At BDO you can be yourself - we value you as an individual and want you to realize your aspirations. You have a voice and your opinion counts. We give you the challenge and support you need and you are able to shape your own career according to your strengths, skills and personality. Working at BDO enhances your professional development at all stages of your career. Few firms offer the same breadth and quality of work, responsibility and experience. We recognize and reward your high performance and you have the opportunity to excel, progress and share in our success. We are clear on what we expect from you and what you can expect in return.

We are currently seeking a Trainee Accountant, who is also interested in pursuing an accountancy qualification to join our rapidly growing team on a training contract. The successful candidate is required to service our large and diverse client portfolio which includes companies in industries such as Aircraft leasing, technology, Media, pharmaceutical, on-line sales, hospitality and other.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Have an honours degree (2.1 minimum)
• Be ambitious and committed to pursuing a career in accountancy
• Be proficient in understanding of accounting principles
• Be capable of working on your own initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft office (in particular MS Word & Excel)
• Have the ability to prioritise between tasks
• Be a team player

DESIRABLE

• Some industry experience in an accounting role
• Systems experience – Sun, Oracle, Quick-books, Sage or other accounting packages
• IFRS and GAAP accounting principles

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Processing of supplier invoices
• Processing of bank payments and receipts
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Liaison with client on account issues and queries
• Processing of employee expenses
• Preparation of bank reconciliations
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Management of Debtor & Creditor Ledgers
• Liaison with payroll and VAT departments
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and close-off
• Assist with preparation of financial statements under GAAP & IFRS
• Preparation of iXBRL tagged accounts for submission to the Revenue Commissioners
• Other ad hoc duties as required by management