Senior Finance Executive- Legal- Dublin 4

Job DescriptionA leading Legal firm in Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Company Accountant / Part Qualified Accountant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen who is looking to advance their career in a dynamic and professional environment. Location: Dublin 4, with easy access to public transport routes Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, and Death in Service Benefit Hybrid: 3 days in office Salary: €55,000 - €65,000 DOE The Team The finance team is a close-knit group of six, working collaboratively to support the business's financial health and strategic goals.

Led by the CFO, who works with the management team on strategic matters and system improvements within the team. Our Financial Controller takes the lead on delivering key financial management information and overseeing the team's day-to-day operations. This is a pivotal role with ample opportunity to work closely with the Financial Controller, taking ownership on two legal entities & providing vital support to the wider team whilst ensuring smooth day-to-day financial and payroll processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong financial acumen and a keen eye for detail to contribute to the smooth operation of the accounting & payroll procedures. Responsibilities: Supporting the Financial Controller with implementing various month end processes, reconciliations and controls. Support the Financial Controller with month-end processes, management accounts, financial reporting, and control procedures.

Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation postings, and intercompany reconciliations. Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and review of debtors & creditors ledgers Manging the accounting ledgers including monthly recharges for IRL and UK legal entities Managing monthly end to end payroll processes for IRL & UK Record and process all client account transfer requests, ensuring strict adherence to control processes Providing support & guidance to payables and receivables team member with accounts and nominal coding queries etc Ensure compliance with Law Society Regulations and maintain strong client account controls. Monitor Work in Progress (WIP), outlays, client balances, and other key control accounts.

Assist with shared finance tasks such as petty cash reconciliations Person Specification & Experience: Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role Legal or professional services experience is highly advantageous Strong knowledge of financial controls, month end close, and reconciliations Strong knowledge of payables, receivables, double entry, GL and nominal coding Accounting Technician/Part or Fully Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA etc Proficiency in using financial ERP systems, knowledge of Keyhouse would be advantageous Experience processing payroll would be advantageous Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and teamwork abilities This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a highly regarded legal firm. Skills: part qualified accountant financial accountant assistant financial accountant ACCA Benefits: Work From Home pension VHI hybrid TPBN1_IJ