Assistant EMEA Statutory Accountant

Location: North Wicklow

Salary: €47,000 – €49,000

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are hiring on behalf of our client for an Assistant EMEA Statutory Accountant to support annual compliance and statutory reporting across multiple entities in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This is a fast-paced, high-volume role, ideal for an ambitious accounting professional seeking international exposure.

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• Provide backup support to the EMEA Statutory Accountant and wider finance team.
  
• Assist with statutory compliance deliverables, including preparation of financial statements, coordination of statutory audits, and corporate income tax returns.
  
• Support and track multiple statutory and compliance deadlines across various entities.
  
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes where required.
  
• Support budgeting and forecasting of professional fees.
  
• Liaise with internal teams and external providers, including auditors and tax advisers.
  
• Assist with any tax audits that arise.
  
• Maintain reconciliations and bridge files between international and statutory ledgers.
  
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in statutory reporting processes and controls.
  

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• Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping and general ledger accounting.
  
• Familiarity with profit & loss accounts and balance sheets.
  
• 1–3 years’ accounting experience in a multinational or practice environment.
  
• Strong organisational skills include the ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines under pressure.
  
• Fluent English and strong IT skills (Excel essential).
  
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  
• Part-qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) or planning to pursue a professional accounting qualification is desirable.
  

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• ERP experience (SAP advantageous).
  
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-currency environments.
  
• Experience working with external auditors. xcfaprz
  
• Knowledge of IFRS or local GAAP across EMEA jurisdictions.
  

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• Private medical insurance
  
• Life assurance
  
• Pension scheme
  
• Paid parental leave
  
• Cycle-to-work scheme
  
• Training and development opportunities
  
• Study support (where applicable)
  
• Contribution towards sports or club memberships
  
• Subsidised canteen and free parking
  
• Hybrid working structure available following successful completion of probation
  
• Early finish on Fridays