Accounts Assistant - Business Services & Outsourcing (BDO Ireland)

at  BDO Ireland

BDO Ireland is currently seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Business Services & Outsourcing department. This is a full-time position located at BDO Ireland’s Head Office in Dublin.
Outsourcing provides support for European and global businesses that require technical assistance for the preparation of monthly reporting packs, financial statements, accounts payable and treasury processes and general compliance. Our team acts as an extension of the finance team for multiple clients across a range of industries.
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.
This is a unique opportunity for a qualified/part-qualified Accountant to gain valuable industry experience within practice with one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations.
BDO Ireland has an ambitious strategy that envisions significant future business growth across existing and new services. This growth will be underpinned by a people strategy that will establish BDO as a home for top talent and create an environment where our people can develop and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Working together with the team to meet clients’ requirements on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Processing of payments and creating templates on various banking systems for a number of clients as required.
• Processing of employee expenses.
• Processing of accounts payable invoices and administration of AP email.
• Liaising with clients on account issues and queries.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations on a weekly basis for a number of clients.
• Prepare and upload month-end reporting journals in line with client month end calendars.
• Maintain fixed assets register.
• Prepare month-end reporting packs with balance sheet reconciliations in line with clients’ set deadlines.
• Liaising with payroll and VAT departments.
• Liaising with BDO AP team to manage client AP transactions.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements under GAAP & IFRS.
• Assist in the facilitation of the iXBRL tagging of accounts for submission to the Revenue Commissioners.
• Prepare weekly timetables to schedule your workload for approval by the management team on a weekly basis.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• ACCA, ACA, CIMA, Accounting Technician qualification, Business Degree or CPA.
• 2 years’ of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Knowledge of revenue compliance VAT/PAYE/PRSI.
• A strong understanding of Debtors/Creditors.
• Proficient understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience preparing and uploading journals.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficient in Microsoft office (in particular MS Word & Excel)

Benefits

• State of the art high tech office
• Onsite gym, secure bike park and showers
• Onsite complimentary barista (yes, they can do flat whites (-:)
• Central Dublin location
• Together Anywhere Leave
• Extra Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Career Progression
• Travel Green Allowance Voucher
• Digi Doc (Digital doctor service)
• BDO Learning & Development programme.
• Life Assurance
• Access to company pension
• Income Protection

About BDO Ireland
As part of the fifth largest global professional services firm, BDO stands as a leading force in Ireland’s accountancy, tax, advisory, and consulting realm. Working with us fuels your career’s purpose at every turn, offering unmatched breadth, quality, responsibility, and AI exposure.
BDO Ireland is a key player in the international BDO network—the world’s largest European-led accounting group. With an excellent partner-to-staff ratio, our 91,054 experts collaborate with clients, delivering impactful advice from 1,658 locations across 167 countries.
At BDO, we prioritise how we treat our people—colleagues and clients alike. Our international recognition for a mindful and compassionate company culture reflects our commitment to placing individuals at the heart of all we pursue.

• Working together with the team to meet clients’ requirements on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Processing of payments and creating templates on various banking systems for a number of clients as required.
• Processing of employee expenses.
• Processing of accounts payable invoices and administration of AP email.
• Liaising with clients on account issues and queries.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations on a weekly basis for a number of clients.
• Prepare and upload month-end reporting journals in line with client month end calendars.
• Maintain fixed assets register.
• Prepare month-end reporting packs with balance sheet reconciliations in line with clients’ set deadlines.
• Liaising with payroll and VAT departments.
• Liaising with BDO AP team to manage client AP transactions.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements under GAAP & IFRS.
• Assist in the facilitation of the iXBRL tagging of accounts for submission to the Revenue Commissioners.
• Prepare weekly timetables to schedule your workload for approval by the management team on a weekly basis.
• Other ad hoc duties as required by management