Lead Accounts Assistant

Job Overview

Job Title
Lead Accounts Assistant

Contract
Permanent

Category
Business

Workplace
Hybrid

Experience
3+ years

Salary
DOE

Location
Dublin

Overview

This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to join a boutique law firm in Dublin 2. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the team to meet financial targets and will manage day-to-day accounting tasks with accuracy and professionalism.

• Key Responsibilities

  In this role you will:

  Act as the ‘go-to’ person for all finance matters in the firm;

  Maintain up-to-date books and records;

  Process day to day transactions and handle client monies;

  Perform day and month end routines;

  Manage VAT and PAYE/PRSI, Stamp Duty and IT38s;

  Work closely with Credit Control;

  Understand and ensure full compliance with Law Society Accounting Regulations;  

  Deal with all queries in a timely and sol manner;

• Key Requirements

  • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  • Recognised bookkeeping certifications are desirable;
  • Previous bookkeeping experience within a law firm or professional services environment is desired as strong understanding of legal accounting practices, including double-entry bookkeeping is required;
  • Experience handling client monies and compliance with Accounts Rules (or equivalent Irish standards);
  • Familiarity with trust accounting and regular account reconciliation
  Technical Skills;
  • Proficiency with legal and general accounting software, specifically Key House;
  • Meticulous attention to detail and consistency in record-keeping;
  • Excellent time management and ability to prioritise tasks;
  • Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with solicitors, clients, and external accountants;
  • Discretion and integrity in handling sensitive financial and client information;
  • A proactive mindset for problem-solving and process improvement.