ACCOUNTANT - CORPORATE BANKING
Overview
Our client a leading corporate banking entity are currently recruiting for a Qualified Accountant to work within their small finance team. This role will offer the successful candidate unrivalled exposure within a corporate banking environment while getting hands on experience dealing with large corporate lending and bond transactions.
This role will suit a qualified accountant looking to get into an accountancy position within a corporate bank.
This is a varied role with excellent international exposure and a wide remit of responsibility. Excellent culture and work life balance
Responsibilities include:
Accounting
Prepare monthly management accounts including all backup schedules and ensure that all reports are submitted to management.
Ensure the in-house accounting system is maintained and updated daily and reconciled monthly with differences reported to the team at Head Office for amendment.
Prepare business activity analysis reports pack each month and any other various reports thereafter required by management.
Preparation of budgets and forecasts as requested by management.
Ensure all cheque and direct debit payments are made accurately and on time.
Prepare and submit CSO report on time each quarter.
Maintain record of VAT payments and reconciliations and ensure accurate and timely submission of bimonthly returns.
Maintain Euro cash level ensuring current account has sufficient funds and all surplus funds are placed on deposit.
Assist in the preparation of the Irish Statutory Accounts and liaise with the company's auditors.
Assist in the preparation of Corporation Tax returns and submission to the Revenue.
Monitor all maintenance contracts including review and prepare proposal for renewal e.g. office insurance, cleaning, computer maintenance etc.
Maintain Fixed Asset register including proposal for purchases and disposals.
Maintain and control monthly expenses including comparison with budget and assist in preparation of annual expense budget.
Prepare monthly file for submission to the CCR (Central Credit Register).
Maintenance/Backup of all computer data.
Regulatory
To assist in ensuring that the company complies with all regulatory and legal requirements, including:
Financial Regulator regulations and guidelines
Company Act – Keep up to date - especially regarding impact of recent changes on our company.
Revenue Authorities – Keep up to date and provide advice on changes in taxation rules – Local and International Tax.
Accounting Policies – Keep up to date and provide advice on changes in accounting policies e.g IFRS 16, IFRS 9.
Internal procedures – including preparation of disaster plan and general office security.
Assist Senior Management in all statutory, taxation and regulatory matters as required.
The Successful Person:
Happy to work in a small team with an excellent & friendly environment.
Qualified accountant
Experience within Corporate Banking or Funds Industry preferred but not essential.
Analytically skillset needed.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Strong IT Skills
3rd level degree in accountancy or related qualification.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: €65,000.00-€70,000.00 + Excellent Benefits