Bookkeeper

1125721
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cork
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support Ledgers And Bookkeeping
  • Industry

    Banking & Financial Services
  • Pay

    €30,000 - €36,000

Bookkeeper, Cork | Full-time permanent

Your new company

Join a well‑established accounting practice in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity to develop and grow your career within a friendly and supportive environment, with exposure to a broad range of clients. Your work will go beyond the numbers – it’s about building meaningful client relationships, understanding their businesses, navigating risks, and delivering insights that drive real results.


Your new role

  • Carry out bookkeeping tasks on clients as directed
  • Take on projects to correct clients' bookkeeping systems.
  • Perform bank reconciliations for all clients
  • Perform all relevant control account reconciliations as directed
  • Use Dext and other apps as directed to improve the efficiency of the work we do
  • Prepare VAT returns ready for review by the client manager.
  • Plan your own time for maximum efficiency, manage personal time and working practices to maximise profitability and protect the good reputation of the firm.
  • Maintain the highest standards of personal organisation
  • Consistently achieve good feedback from clients and staff by delivering a high standard of client service both internally and externally
  • Comply with the firm’s policies, procedures and ethical standards
  • Fulfil ongoing obligation to personal and career development specific to job requirements

What you'll need to succeed

  • Experience in the use of accounting software such as Xero, Sage, Big Red Book, QuickBooks etc.
  • Knowledge of core accounting apps such as Dext
  • Ability to use sector software, in particular Excel, Word and e‑mail systems
  • To be able to draft letters which are commercially sensible and appropriate to the client's situation
  • Effective communication skills – fluency in English essential
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work well within a team but also to be able to work alone
  • Be solutions-focused

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Karen Rodrigues at 086 011 1276.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Talk to Karen Rodrigues, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Hays Recruitment, Cork, 54 South Mall, Cork, Telephone: 0860111276
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