Part time Book-keeper

Part time Book-keeper

Cork city

Assistant Accountant – Legal Firm

Part-time | Cork City | €45,000 FTE | 3 Day Week

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for a flexible role in a well-established legal firm in the heart of Cork City?

We’re hiring an Assistant Accountant to join our client’s friendly and professional team. This is a part-time role (3 days per week) with the flexibility to suit your schedule. The salary is €45,000 pro rata for a 5-day equivalent.

You’ll be working closely with the Partners and wider support team, keeping the financial side of the business running smoothly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain daily receipts, payments, and general ledger
Set up and manage new client ledgers
Maintain the Register of Undertakings
Generate payment runs and process billing
Reconcile monthly creditor statements and pay creditors
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and month-end reports
Liaise with external auditors for year-end
Handle VAT returns (Revenue/ROS)
Respond to ad hoc queries and financial investigations
Process payroll
Required:

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in an accounts role

· Experience in a legal firm is strongly preferred (particularly with client ledger maintenance)

· Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software

· Strong attention to detail, discretion, and organisational skills

If you’re looking for a meaningful role with great flexibility in a professional and welcoming environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexitime
Education:

Bachelor’s (preferred)
Experience:

Legal accounts : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person