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Company Accountant

Contract Type:

Full Time

Salary:

Location:

Kilkenny - Kilkenny

Contact Name:

Ciara Lawler

Industry:

Accountancy & Finance

Date Published:

02-Apr-2026

Are you an experienced, hands‑on finance professional looking for a diverse role within a dynamic SME environment? We are seeking a motivated Company Accountant to take ownership of core accounting, payroll, banking, compliance, and HR administration responsibilities. This is a broad and rewarding role that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the business.

Initial Contract role with view of going permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts & Audit

  • Prepare monthly management accounts.
  • Finalise annual accounts for audit.
  • Post nominal journals.
  • Support and coordinate the annual audit.

Banking

  • Complete bank reconciliations.
  • Post payments and sundry receipts to the cashbook.
  • Send daily bank receipts to sales representatives.
  • File aged debtor reconciliations.

Payroll (Weekly & Monthly)

  • Run payroll through Sage Payroll.
  • Upload payroll submissions to Revenue.
  • Process mileage and travel expenses through payroll.
  • File enhanced reporting submissions.

Pensions

  • Maintain employee pension deductions and remit monthly contributions.
  • Liaise with pension providers to update and maintain employee records.
  • File Auto‑Enrolment Returns with Revenue.

HR Administration

  • Maintain holiday, sick pay and absence records.
  • Manage general employee queries and ad-hoc HR matters.
  • Maintain company health insurance policy.

Intrastat & VIES

  • File monthly Intrastat returns & VIES submissions.

VAT

  • Prepare and file bi‑monthly VAT returns.
  • Calculate postponed accounting import figures for VAT submissions.

Fixed Assets

  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register.

Repak & CBAM

  • Compute and file Repak returns.
  • Manage ongoing CBAM filing and compliance obligations.

Requirements

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or Qualified by Experience.
  • Proven experience in a diverse, hands‑on accounting role within an SME environment.
  • Strong payroll processing and management experience, ideally Sage Payroll.
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and manage deadlines across multiple functional areas.
  • Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and organisational skills.

Apply today with an updated copy of your CV to Ciara Lawler for immediate consideration.

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