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Accounts Technician / Bookkeeper – 4 Day Week
Negotiable
Accounting & Finance
Kildare
Accounts Technician / Bookkeeper – 4 Day Week (Full‑Time Hours)
Are you an experienced Accounts Technician or Bookkeeper looking for a role that offers variety, stability and genuine work‑life balance? Would a 4‑day working week with full‑time hours, flexibility and long‑term career development appeal to you? A well‑established accountancy practice based in Co. Kildare (W91 region) is seeking a hands‑on accounts professional to join their team and play a key role in supporting a diverse SME client base.
Are you an experienced Accounts Technician or Bookkeeper looking for a role that offers variety, stability and genuine work‑life balance? Would a 4‑day working week with full‑time hours, flexibility and long‑term career development appeal to you? A well‑established accountancy practice based in Co. Kildare (W91 region) is seeking a hands‑on accounts professional to join their team and play a key role in supporting a diverse SME client base.
The Role Overview
Reporting directly to senior management, this position offers exposure across accounts, payroll and VAT within a busy and collaborative practice environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the day‑to‑day financial operations of the firm, working closely with colleagues and clients while building long‑term stability and technical expertise.
Reporting directly to senior management, this position offers exposure across accounts, payroll and VAT within a busy and collaborative practice environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the day‑to‑day financial operations of the firm, working closely with colleagues and clients while building long‑term stability and technical expertise.
Company Overview
Our client is a long‑established accountancy practice operating in the Kildare region, supporting a broad portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients across multiple sectors. The practice is known for its collaborative team culture, modern systems and strong emphasis on staff retention, professional development and work‑life balance. This is a stable, growing firm offering long‑term career prospects in a supportive setting.
Our client is a long‑established accountancy practice operating in the Kildare region, supporting a broad portfolio of SME and owner‑managed business clients across multiple sectors. The practice is known for its collaborative team culture, modern systems and strong emphasis on staff retention, professional development and work‑life balance. This is a stable, growing firm offering long‑term career prospects in a supportive setting.
Salary & Benefits
* Salary €38,000 – €40,000 depending on experience
* Full‑time permanent position
* Full‑time hours condensed into a 4‑day working week
* Flexible start and finish times
* Company pension
* Onsite parking
* Ongoing training and career development
* Salary €38,000 – €40,000 depending on experience
* Full‑time permanent position
* Full‑time hours condensed into a 4‑day working week
* Flexible start and finish times
* Company pension
* Onsite parking
* Ongoing training and career development
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
* Processing debtor and creditor invoices
* Bank and credit card reconciliations
* Reconciliation of supplier, customer and control accounts
* VAT return preparation and submission
* Payroll processing using Brightpay
* Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems
* General office and administrative support as required
* Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
* Processing debtor and creditor invoices
* Bank and credit card reconciliations
* Reconciliation of supplier, customer and control accounts
* VAT return preparation and submission
* Payroll processing using Brightpay
* Maintaining accurate financial records and accounting systems
* General office and administrative support as required
Requirements & Desirable Experience
* Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential
* Accounting Technician (ATI) qualification or similar is desirable
* Strong experience across AP, AR, payroll and VAT preparation
* Experience using Sage Accounts and Brightpay is advantageous
* High level of attention to detail with the ability to work on own initiative
* Strong organisational and communication skills
* Previous experience within an accountancy practice is essential
* Accounting Technician (ATI) qualification or similar is desirable
* Strong experience across AP, AR, payroll and VAT preparation
* Experience using Sage Accounts and Brightpay is advantageous
* High level of attention to detail with the ability to work on own initiative
* Strong organisational and communication skills
This role offers valuable experience within a well‑established accountancy practice, providing hands‑on exposure, long‑term career development and the benefit of a 4‑day working week with full‑time hours. Please apply using the link below for the attention of Cloe Stapleton. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7676.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would also like to be considered for other suitable roles aligned with your experience and skill set, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the application link provided.
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If you are interested in this opportunity and would also like to be considered for other suitable roles aligned with your experience and skill set, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the application link provided.
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