Senior Accounts & Payroll Assistant

Senior Accounts & Payroll Assistant - Permanent
Location: Dublin 4
Salary: €45,000 - €50,000
Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, and Death in Service Benefit

A leading Legal firm in Dublin City Centre is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts & Payroll Assistant to join its finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong financial acumen who is looking to advance their career in a dynamic and professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance contact for all queries related to transactions recorded on the practice management system, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of issues.
• Manage and process payroll for approximately 100 Irish staff monthly, including salary calculations, tax deductions, pension contributions, and compliance with payroll regulations.
• Ensure payroll accuracy by coordinating with HR, handling employee queries, managing payroll adjustments, and staying updated on tax and employment law changes.
• Record and process all client account fund transfer requests, ensuring strict adherence to financial control procedures, timely execution, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform month-end control procedures on key balance sheet items, including reconciliation of Work in Progress and Outlay control accounts, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial reports, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly and aligned with internal audit and compliance requirements.
• Assist in cash flow management and forecasting, helping to maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing funds to support financial decision-making.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring financial documentation is up-to-date, accessible, and compliant with relevant legal and regulatory standards.
• Assist with shared finance tasks, including document stamping, petty cash management, invoice processing, and ensuring financial records are maintained efficiently.
• Provide backup support for finance team members during absences or busy periods, ensuring continuity of financial operations and maintaining high service levels.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance or accounts assistant role.
• Strong knowledge of financial control processes and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in using financial systems, particularly Keyhouse or similar practice management systems.
• Experience managing end to end payroll processes.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded firm and play a key role in its finance function. If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you!