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The Senior Associate will assist the Structured Finance team in the ownership and management of ongoing client company service requirements within the Waystone business. This role will support the Irish team in the preparation of management accounts, Financial Statements and ensuring tax compliance by these companies within their respective local regulatory regimes.
Job Responsibility
Plan and organise and complete tasks to ensure client engagement requirements are met including adherence to monthly and quarterly reporting deadlines
Assisting in the completion of the year end audit and other client requirements
Delivery of accurate monthly/quarterly/annual cash management, management and statutory financial information to clients and auditors
Provision of financial information to clients and customers
Corporation tax, VAT and Central Bank returns adhere to strict filing deadlines
Liaise with payroll department to run payroll and associated payroll reports for all clients and ensure tax returns adhere to strict filing deadlines
Assume responsibility and accountability for tasks as allocated
Implementing improvements in the accounting process to ensure it is robust, controlled, and efficient
Working with colleagues across the Waystone Group, ensuring effective collaboration, communication and development of solutions
Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders
Adhere to internal procedures to meet professional standards, ensuring all learnings are completed on time and propose changes that can improve service delivery and quality
Assist in ad-hoc and project requirements as required by the Associate Director
Escalation of any issues as they arise
Preparation/Review of board meeting packs and presentation at board meetings
Contribute to the delivery of the responsibilities of the team and work within a team including the training and supervision of junior team members
Requirements
A degree, preferably in Finance or Accountancy
Qualified ACA/ACCA or similar qualification
Effective communication skills and adept at building relationships
Knowledge of accounts production and/or financial reporting (desirable)
Ability/experience working in a fast-paced environment with outstanding time management, organizational, oral/written communication skills, critical thinking and attention to detail
Strong MS Office Skills with a focus on Excel
It is essential to be trustworthy and understand the need for confidentiality
Quick learner and to work efficiently and effectively in a fast paced environment
Have a strong technical accounting knowledge, including taxation and financial reporting
It is desirable to have a good working knowledge of accounting packages such as SAGE, SAP
Nice to have
Knowledge of accounts production and/or financial reporting
Good working knowledge of accounting packages such as SAGE, SAP