Trainee Accountant
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Description
• Participation in preparation of monthly management accounts as well as financial reporting to Irish Life Group finance on a quarterly basis.
• Analysis of month end variances and investigation of drivers.
• Ensuring accounts are completed under internal control reporting standards.
• Ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines for accounting procedures.
• Completion of weekly bank reconciliations and investigation and clearance of reconciliation differences.
• Monitoring of daily cash balances.
• Completion of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with accounting system developments, assessments and maintenance.
Responsibilities
• A relevant third level degree (Accountancy / Business related a bonus) with 2.1 Honours (preferred), who has commenced / is about to commence studying towards ACCA qualification.
• Have a high level of self-motivation.
• Good attention to detail and good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Good experience and understanding of Microsoft Office.
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Planning and Organising
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Drive for Results.
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Communication and Influencing.
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Problem Solving and Decision Making.
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Team Working and Cross Functional Collaboration.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Account management
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial Reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Advanced language knowledge
- Advanced writing skills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Problem-solver
- Self-motivated
- Driven
- Attention to detail
We offer
These opportunities will allow you to experience financial control and reporting environments across several of Irish Life’s lines of business. This includes learning the business/industry as you rotate through a multi-national financial services organisation and adopting the process knowledge you gain in each new placement.
You will receive competitive remuneration and a comprehensive study support package which will include tutorial and exam fees, study leave, access to the Irish Life professional development forums, access to a mentor and study room facilities.
The company commits to placing you in at least 2 different lines of business during your contract which allows you to experience different fields in the Irish financial services markets.
Your responsibilities will change as you rotate through the business but will always include financial or management reporting and control at its core. This gives you opportunities to apply the knowledge you gain in your studies to practical situations and vice versa.
As well as personal development, we are committed to the well-being of our staff, regardless of their contract status. We were awarded Best Health and Wellbeing Strategy at the HR Leadership Management Awards 2018. You will be able to avail of the following:
• Work Place Convenience – excellent city centre location with all public transport within easy walking distance, subsidised restaurant, free tea, coffee, and fruit.
• Personal Protection - Company Pension, Death in Service Benefit, medical aid, income protection scheme, and a maternity and parental leave package.
• Recreation – Onsite swimming pool, squash courts, and gym. Regular social and sporting events and a very active staff charity.
• Health & Wellness – Company wide and local team events, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) program, Bike to Work Scheme, an employee assistance programme, eye testing and annual flu vaccine to name but a few.