NQ Accountant - 9 month FTC
Date: 7 Jul 2025
Location: Dublin, IE, D01 W213
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Office: Dublin (hybrid - 3 days per week in the office required : 2 days per week WFH)
Fixed Term Contract - 9 month Duration
Walkers are currently seeking an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join its Finance team, based in the IFSC. A 9 month contract with the option of hybrid working, this is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing firm. You will be exposed to many elements of the finance function and enjoy a supportive team-based working environment.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts providing commentary and analysis.
- Completing monthly reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts and presenting findings.
- Review intercompany reconciliations on a monthly basis.
- Completion of the consolidated management accounts for the Irish entities.
- Assist in planning, preparing and managing the annual budget and forecasting processes of the firm.
- Management and completion of the annual audit engagement and corporation tax return obligations.
- Liaise with the Law Society of Ireland reporting accountant to ensure timely completion and filing of the annual report.
- Ensure VAT and VIES returns are completed and filed in advance of deadlines.
- Ad Hoc projects as directed by the Finance Manager.
Skills and Abilities
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA or equivalent).
- A minimum of 1-2 years' PQE with law firm or professional services experience a distinct advantage.
- Strong academic background and technical accounting skills.
- Positive can-do attitude, with a real interest in learning and development.
- Proficiency in using MS Office suite of applications. Advanced Excel skills are required.
- Excellent communication skills and focused on building and maintaining excellent working relationships across the firm.
- Highly self-motivated and directed, with strong attention to detail.
- Work independently and as a team member.
- Tact and diplomacy to deal with confidential matters.
- Proven analytical and problem solving abilities with an ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
