At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.
Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.
Job Description
Our Business Outsourcing Services (BOS) is seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Reporting team in Dublin. The role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and statutory financial statements. You will also gain exposure to other areas of BOS such as Company Secretarial and taxation reporting including filings with the Company Registration Office and preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns.
There is the possibility of ACCA/ACA support in the role for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
As Financial Reporting Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
* Prepare annual financial statements including statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 102 accounting standards, partnership accounts, sole trader accounts and trust accounts for tax purposes.
* Assist with the delivery of financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients within agreed timelines and service level quality requirements.
* Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.
* Prepare and input client transactions into a computerised ledger system, prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients, monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client and prepare Intrastat and VIES sales lists for clients.
* Where applicable, completion of other tax services including attending to tax registrations, de-registrations etc and company secretarial activities including statutory filings.
* Keeping your manager fully informed of any challenges arising and creating solutions to issues encountered, ensuring the work is completed to a level agreed with the manager and recording clearly and concisely the work carried out.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you should:
* Studying towards ACCA/ACA qualification or, alternatively, evidence of suitable work experience.
* Prior experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software is desirable.
* Ability to work independently whilst collaborating with the wider team.
* Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines.
* Develop your understanding of accounting standards.
* Monitoring costs against budget for individual clients.
Additional Information
As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include:
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance
* Pension contribution
* Generous holiday package
* Option to purchase additional holiday
* Shared parental leave
* Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
* Cycle to work scheme
* Season ticket loan
* Eye care support
We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.
We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.
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