Financial Assistant jobs in Ireland

General Information

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

Our Financial Services Organisation (FSO) is a unique, industry focused practice and the only one of its kind in a Big 4 firm. Tax is at the heart of our market offering. As a Tax Senior you will be part of this story and will have responsibility for advising our high profile clients as they navigate the sea of international tax change, all the while building your profile as a trusted business advisor.

You’ll be given the opportunity to be a core member of our team, meeting with high profile clients to understand and help shape their agenda. You will be at the forefront of managing both the impact of global tax law change, and also how tax is delivered as a service offering to clients, supported by cutting edge analytics, automation and robotics.

Key responsibilities

• Managing compliance and advisory work.
• Supporting multidisciplinary advisory projects.
• Building client relationships and liaising with Revenue Authorities.
• Driving internal networking and people development.
• Leveraging technology and managing working capital.
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for financial services clients, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct tax accrual reviews and audit support, including documentation preparation and liaising with tax authorities during inquiries or audits.
• Develop tax-efficient strategies aligned with client business goals, including analysis of financial data and identification of tax-saving opportunities.
• Research and interpret complex tax legislation, including global tax law changes and BEPS Pillar 2 implications, and communicate their impact to clients.
• Advise on corporate restructuring, mergers, and acquisitions, including due diligence and transaction tax planning.

Skills and attributes for success

• A self-motivated and ambitious individual, with a determination to develop their career and grow a business in fast paced and ever changing environment.
• Evolving technical, interpersonal and client relationship skills.
• Desire to advance in building client relationships and business development activities.
• Demonstration, and a track record, of an ability to work with a team of people to deliver a quality service to clients.

To qualify for the role, you should be

• Qualified or partially qualified in ACA (or equivalent); or
• AITI qualified or equivalent qualification in a country with a similar tax system (e.g. UK);
• Working or have worked in an Irish tax role either in practice or industry
• Technically strong and keen to develop further.

What we look for

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

General Information

• Location: Dublin.
• Available for Visa Sponsorship: No.
• Business Area: Business Consulting.
• Contract Type: Full-Time – Permanent.

Your key responsibilities

As an Assistant Manager in Transformation Architecture, you will:

• Be focused on delivery of challenging transformation projects, supporting clients through a number of transformation methodologies across our core industries; Industrials and Energy (including Power and Utilities), Consumer and Health (including Life Sciences), Government and Infrastructure (including Public Sector).
• Demonstrate intellectual strength and flexibility to understand complex problems and rationalise these into a workable solution.
• Provide rigorous analysis, undertaking research and utilising relevant datasets to drive fact-based decision making.
• Work within a team environment, committed to achieving solutions with the ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities.
• Bring a strong interest and commitment to developing and delivering leading edge solutions for clients.
• Demonstrate strong presentation and facilitation skills with an ability to succinctly and creatively present robust and evidence-based messages.
• Develop and produce high-quality output against project objectives and meet tight deadlines.

Skills and attributes for success

• To qualify for the role, you must have:
• At least 4 years of experience with a consulting firm or in industry, ideally with experience in one or more of our core sectors.
• Strong academic record including a third-level degree.
• Experience of client-facing roles with evidence of stakeholder engagement and communication success.

Ideally, you’ll also have some experience of delivering elements of projects such as:

• Strategy implementation, including the design and development of long-term strategic roadmaps, implementation planning, critical success factors and development of best practice models to integrate strategy delivery.
• Conducting trend analyses to assess current market landscape, identifying growth levers, visioning and prioritising to develop a set of strategic choices, and guiding organisations through business model reinvention.
• Operating Model Design and Development to include Interim and Target Operating Models, and facilitation of workshop-based processes across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience in supporting the development of business and commercial cases for significant pieces of new investment or policy changes.

What we look for

• Industrials and Energy (including Power and Utilities)
  • Background in Engineering, Technology, Mathematics or Science.
  • Experience in identifying and designing policy and regulation to solve the challenges created by the energy transition faced by companies, governments and regulators.
  • Knowledge and experience of business strategy and operations, with either a strong background and/or experience in the fields of ESG integration strategy, decarbonization and energy transition, distribution system operations and grid management, circular economy, EHS and environmental management.
• Consumer and Health (including Life Sciences)
  • Background in Health management/administration, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Allied Health or related fields and/or experience in healthcare delivery
  • Experience in developing and implementing health policies and regulations to address challenges in healthcare delivery, patient safety, and public health outcomes.
  • Knowledge and experience in healthcare management and operations, with a strong background in areas such as health system reform, health equity, quality improvement, and integration of digital health solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience of working within the Consumer Products, Retail or Agri-food sectors, with a focus on strategic reviews, enterprise-wide operating model design and transformation planning.
• Government and Infrastructure (including Public Sector)
  • Background in Business, Public Policy & Government, Law, Economics
  • Understanding of the public sector, public policy development and a knowledge of government and public services.
  • A track record of successful design and delivery of transformation projects in the sector.
  • A strong network within the sector and an ability to navigate public procurement processes.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working.
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance.
• Web Doctor.
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave.
• Free Gym Membership.
• Travel Pass.
• Maternity & Paternity Leave.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion and diversity

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

General Information

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship:Yes

Contract Type:Full-Time – Permanent

FAAS are the trusted business advisors to our client’s finance and reporting organisations, providing practical support and end-to-end business solutions in the areas of financial reporting, accounting and business transactions and financial control. FAAS is a client-facing service offering, focused on generating value-add relationships with our clients and supporting them with the continuous development of their finance functions. With an effective and efficient finance function now critical to successful business performance, our FAAS services help clients address the various challenges in their business. Our core service offerings include:

• Accounting and Reporting Services
• Transaction accounting, IPO and Capital Markets Services
• Finance Processes, Internal Controls and Analytics Services
• Treasury and Finance Support Services
• Non Financial Reporting & ESG Services

Our FAAS professionals combine technical knowledge with business and industry insights, assisting our clients to make informed strategic decisions, thus helping them gain a competitive advantage through better decision-making

Your key responsibilities

• Growing the finance optimisation business by actively pursuing new business opportunities, client contacts and areas of growth;
• Networking & representing the FAAS practice at events, client seminars and similar;
• Leading the day to day delivery on client engagement projects to maintain quality and our promise for exceptional service delivery to all our clients;
• Client management and liaison with senior client stakeholders with a view to build strong working relationships with our clients.
• Managing performance of junior team members through on the job coaching, mentoring and providing constructive and timely performance feedback;
• Liaison with other EY teams and Service lines, is necessary, to ensure seamless solution to our clients;
• Keeping engagement leaders updated on progress on the engagement and bringing to their attention any issues in a timely manner with proposed solutions;
• Leading consultations and research in line with agreed engagement execution plans to support deliverables to our clients;
• Preparation of high-quality client deliverables including (but not limited to) technical accounting analysis papers, GAAP compliant financial statements, project reports, special purpose financial information, accounting policies documentation and the implementation of improvements to our clients’ internal control environments;
• Presentation of the results of our work to senior team members or clients in a clear and concise manner;
• Development of our talent pool through our internal people initiative like training, counselling, mentoring, role modelling and promoting general wellbeing of our people.

We

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Accountancy qualified (ACCA / ACA / CPA / CA or Equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years post qualified experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS, and FRS 102.
• Strong technical writing skills and advanced risk management knowledge.
• Experience in finance process optimisation, including controls and process design and ideally experience in the adoption of technology tools or automations including RPA, OCR, Process Mining, Blackline, PowerBI, Oracle Cloud, SAP/S4,

Ideally, you will also have

• US GAAP and SOX knowledge.
• Proven ability and interest in business development & networking.
• Proven ability to work on complex accounting issues and transactions and an ability to clearly articulate the advice in written deliverables.
• Proven experience leading the planning, execution and reporting on engagements.
• Good working knowledge of finance governance and reporting, finance operations, processes and internal controls.
• Industry experience.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness.

What we look for

for leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes. If you’re serious about accounting advisory and ready to take on some of our clients’ most complex issues, this role is for you.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Inclusion & Diversity

We

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

• Sustainability reporting and assurance
• Sustainability Data and Implementation
• Sustainability strategy
• Climate and Nature change risk
• Carbon measurement and management
• ESG advisory
• Responsible investment

As a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager within the team, you will be expected to consult, so it is essential that you bring the competencies that will allow you to do so.
• Intellectual curiosity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, verbal, written but also active listening
• Solution orientated including models and accelerators.

Qualifications:

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, but are particularly interested in individuals that have the following qualifications:• Track record of success from 2-4 years of relevant experience in sustainability / ESG at a blue-chip firm, sustainability consultancy, investment firm or other relevant organisation
• A keen interest in, and understanding of ESG as it relates to financial services (banking, wealth and asset management, insurance, and/or private equity)
• A strong understanding of any, or a combination of the topics that we cover in our team as listed above
• Risk management and modelling experience
• Strong academic record including a relevant degree
• Experience running or contributing to a range of projects

We’re interested in future leaders with a genuine creative vision and the confidence to make it happen. You can expect plenty of autonomy in this role, so you’ll also need the ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to improve our current relationships and processes.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

General Information

Full-Time – Permanent

Responsibilities:

Your main responsibility will be to work very closely with our client’s from across a range of industry sectors. Leveraging from your tax technical knowledge, you will be responsible for analyzing qualifying cost aspects of their R&D projects and assisting in determining whether those costs are eligible for R&D tax relief. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Facilitate application of Irish tax law and Irish Revenue guidelines to identify those R&D costs eligible for tax relief.
• Responsible for high quality delivery of advice and solutions to clients, ensuring management of risk and reputation.
• Reviewing R&D tax credit calculations in order to prepare claims for submission to Irish Revenue.
• Managing multiple engagements and delegating and reviewing work prepared by other team members
• Supporting the business in winning new clients through the preparation and delivery of proposals.
• Producing project budgets and timetables that are efficient and cost effective.
• Managing the broad portfolio of R&D clients to ensure quality and risk management procedures are continuously adhered to.
• Consistently monitoring work in progress and ensuring all fees are issued in a timely manner.
• Leading or working as an effective member of a project team, exhibiting strong communication skills and be able to work co-operatively and create synergies with other team members of different technical skill sets.

Person:

• Excellent report writing, communication, interview skills and presenting ability.
• Excellent business development skills, able to identify and convert opportunities. Proven success in developing significant relationships.
• Strong, broad corporate tax knowledge
• Ideally suited to candidates with a professional services background (Big 4, mid-tier or consulting firms).
• Irish Taxation Institute qualification is a must.
• Previous R&D tax knowledge is required for this role.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

Payroll Assistant - Cork (Tax)

Full-Time – Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and processing of payrolls for clients, under supervision.
• Support the team in ensuring payroll returns are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Help maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Respond to basic payroll-related queries from clients and employees, escalating complex issues as needed.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and the preparation of standard payroll reports.
• Learn to use payroll software and technology platforms (e.g., Quantum/QPOSS, Excel).
• Work closely with team members to deliver a high level of client service.
• Adhere to internal controls and best practices to ensure data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Stay informed about changes in Irish payroll legislation and Revenue guidelines.

Skills & Experience

• 0–2 years of experience in payroll, finance, or a related field (internships or part-time roles welcome).
• Interest in developing a career in payroll and tax.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; experience with payroll software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple tasks.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• IPASS qualification (or willingness to pursue) is an advantage but not essential.

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive benefits package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs: covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• Pension/Discounted Health Insurance
• Web Doctor
• Purchase of Additional Annual Leave
• Free Gym Membership
• Travel Pass
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Referral Bonuses & Recognition Awards
• Tech MBA paid by EY

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are - success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

As a (Senior) Manager, you will be offered a diverse and fulfilling career; you will have the opportunity to work with a range of clients on large and small-scale projects across multiple sectors and industries. You will benefit by working with a variety of experienced teams across multiple geographies, in a fast-paced environment that can help you accelerate your career path, wherever that may take you. Join our uniqueTeam into positively impact billions of lives and unlock hidden opportunities.

Your key responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients to support and drive various projects. Potential areas of focus include:
• Conducting benchmarking projects at both the executive level and across the broader workforce
• Designing compensation plans and incentive structures for different stakeholders, as well as developing reward policies
• Creating and implementing job grading systems and job architecture frameworks
• Performing remuneration surveys and analyzing remuneration data
• Assist in project planning, data analysis, report writing, and the development of presentation materials
• Work alongside key project leaders to manage and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate effectively with other workforce advisory colleagues, as well as service lines and EY colleagues globally

Skills and attributes for success

• A recognized diploma in Economics or Finance, with a solid understanding of HR topics
• 5 to 7 years of experience in Corporate HR, Compensation & Benefits, and/or HR Consulting
• Ideally, an experience in key employee retention, compensation and benefits programs, HR topics, including conducting remuneration surveys and supporting the day-to-day management of a company’s remuneration offerings. Knowledge of market trends in the field of rewards and key drivers, as well as an HR generalist background, is highly desirable
• Excellent proficiency in English; German is considered as a strong plus
• Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills, with the ability to create effective data presentations
• An analytical mindset with the ability to apply methodical and rigorous approaches
• A true team player, committed to long-term team investment
• Experienced in growth, sales, and leadership, particularly for executive hires

What we offer you

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