Kildare: 
Part Qualified Accountant
A growing professional services organisation based in Kilkenny is seeking a Newly Qualified or Part-qualified Accountant to join its team in the Kilkenny area. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious accountant to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior leaders and experienced colleagues, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting and advisory activities. The role involves supporting a diverse client portfolio and contributing to the continued development and success of the wider team.
Key Responsibilities
- Reviewing financial statements and related tax computations for a variety of client entities
- Preparing statutory accounts for limited companies
- Completing accounts for sole traders and partnerships
- Preparing VAT returns and carrying out bank reconciliations
- Responding to client queries and providing clear, practical support
Candidate Profile
- Newly qualified or exam finalist accountant (ACCA / ACA or equivalent)
- A minimum of one year’s relevant accounting experience
- Strong technical knowledge with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Commercially aware and committed to delivering a high standard of client service
- Motivated to learn, develop and build a long-term career
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INDCLA
Finance Business Partner
We are seeking a commercially minded Finance Business Partner to join a high-performing Finance team. Reporting to the Group Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role plays a key part in delivering insightful financial analysis, robust reporting, and strategic support across multiple business units. You will act as a trusted partner to operational and commercial teams, helping to drive performance, efficiency, and informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior stakeholders to influence and support business performance and decision-making
- Provide high-quality financial insight, analysis, and constructive challenge to drive efficiency and value for money
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
- Deliver accurate monthly reporting, including P&L, KPIs, and performance analysis for senior leadership review
- Lead on balance sheet management, reconciliations, and trial balance integrity
- Support audit processes, statutory reporting, governance, and tax compliance requirements
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to finance transformation initiatives
- Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA)
- 3–5 years post-qualification experience; prior business partnering experience is advantageous
- Strong financial analysis, modelling, and numerical skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-finance stakeholders
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with accounting systems (SUN desirable but not essential)
- Strong problem-solving ability with a curious and commercially aware mindset
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Team-oriented, proactive, and comfortable challenging constructively
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional looking to develop their business partnering capability in a dynamic and collaborative environment.