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Financial Reporting Assistant

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Company Description

At S&W, we help our clients thrive by simplifying the complex, illuminating new paths, and shaping solutions that make a difference. As one of the UK’s top 10 fastest-growing accountancy firms, we have been a trusted partner since 1881—helping businesses and individuals meet challenges and seize opportunities across generations.

Built on expertise and driven by ambition, we provide a comprehensive range of services, including tax and accountancy, advisory and assurance, corporate finance, and restructuring. We are defined by our purpose—to help navigate challenges, unlock potential, and achieve the extraordinary.

Job Description

Our Business Outsourcing Services (BOS) is seeking a talented individual to join our Financial Reporting team in Dublin. The role is a great opportunity to gain experience in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts and statutory financial statements. You will also gain exposure to other areas of BOS such as Company Secretarial and taxation reporting including filings with the Company Registration Office and preparation of corporation tax and VAT returns..

There is the possibility of ACCA/ACA support in the role for the right candidate.

As Financial Reporting Assistant, your responsibilities will include among others

Prepare annual financial statements including statutory accounts under IFRS and FRS 102 accounting standards, partnership accounts, sole trader accounts and trust accounts for tax purposes.
Assist with the delivery of financial reporting services to a portfolio of clients within agreed timelines and service level quality requirements.
Visit client premises to undertake on-site accounting needs as required.
Prepare and input client transactions into a computerised ledger system, prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts for clients, monthly/quarterly/annual VAT returns from financial information supplied by client and prepare Intrastat and VIES sales lists for clients.
Where applicable, completion of other tax services including attending to tax registrations, de-registrations etc and company secretarial activities including statutory filings.
Keeping your manager fully informed of any challenges arising and creating solutions to issues encountered, ensuring the work is completed to a level agreed with the manager and recording clearly and concisely the work carried out.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should

Studying towards ACCA/ACA qualification or, alternatively, evidence of suitable work experience.
Prior experience of computerised accounting packages including cloud-based software is desirable.
Ability to work independently whilst collaborating with the wider team.
Results orientated to meet and exceed client expectations, with a key focus on delivering high quality work that consistently meets internal and/or external client deadlines.
Develop your understanding of accounting standards.
Monitoring costs against budget for individual clients.

Additional Information

As a colleague here at S&W you will have access to benefits that include

Competitive salary
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Pension contribution
Hybrid working model (role dependent)
Generous holiday package
Option to purchase additional holiday
Shared parental leave
Fully funded training towards professional qualifications
Cycle to work scheme
Season ticket loan
Eye care support

We are proud to value the differences that a diverse workforce brings, representative of society and our clients. At S&W we have a wide range of highly active employee resource groups and we’re delivering multiple diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. It is our commitment to provide a workplace where all colleagues, regardless of identity, background, or circumstance, feel respected as individuals and feel that they can achieve their full potential and work in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment.

We are happy to make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate for your needs throughout the application process. Please let your Recruiter know.

What You Should Know About Financial Reporting Assistant , Evelyn Partners PS

At S&W, we’re on the lookout for a Financial Reporting Assistant to join our dynamic Financial Reporting team located in Sandyford, Dublin. As one of the UK’s fastest-growing accountancy firms, we’ve been helping clients thrive since 1881 by simplifying their complex financial needs into clear solutions. This position is an incredible opportunity for aspiring finance professionals to gain hands-on experience in preparing both monthly and quarterly management accounts along with statutory financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102 standards. In this role, you will also dive into various aspects of Business Outsourcing Services, including Company Secretarial duties and tax reporting. While we value independence, collaboration with your team will be key as you work to deliver high-quality financial reporting services to our diverse portfolio of clients. You’ll take on exciting tasks such as preparing client transactions in a computerized ledger, completing VAT returns, and keeping our valued clients informed with up-to-date insights. We’re also supportive of your career growth, providing ACCA/ACA training assistance for the right candidate. If you have a passion for accounting and a desire to make a positive impact on clients’ financial journeys, we’d love to have you as part of the S&W family!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Financial Reporting Assistant Role at Evelyn Partners PS

What are the main responsibilities of a Financial Reporting Assistant at S&W?

As a Financial Reporting Assistant at S&W, you'll be responsible for preparing annual financial statements including statutory accounts, assisting with financial reporting services, preparing management accounts, handling VAT returns, and engaging in company secretarial activities among other tasks. You'll work closely with clients, ensuring high-quality deliverables within agreed timelines.