Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping

Select Ambition· Finance
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📍 Trim, County Meath, IrelandFull time💰 EUR 45K+

About this role

€45,000 per year | Full-time, permanent | Trim, Co. Meath | On-site

A confidential accountancy practice in Trim is seeking an Accountancy Technician to take ownership of recurring payroll and bookkeeping assignments for a varied client portfolio. This is a hands-on, client-facing role covering payroll, pensions, VAT and bookkeeping through to trial balance, with support from an experienced accounts team.

Your responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, monthly and annual payrolls accurately and on schedule.

• Prepare and reconcile payroll and pension returns.

• Arrange online salary payments where required.

• Maintain bookkeeping records through to trial balance.

• Prepare VAT returns and supporting schedules for review.

• Respond professionally to client queries and obtain information required to meet deadlines.

• Coordinate with accountants, bookkeepers, trainees and administration colleagues.

• Keep client records and assignment progress current within practice-management systems.

• Identify errors, unusual transactions and opportunities to provide clients with additional support.

What the opportunity offers

• An annual salary of €45,000.

• Responsibility for a recurring portfolio of client assignments.

• Varied work across payroll, pensions, VAT and bookkeeping.

• Regular contact with clients from different business sectors.

• Autonomy in your assignments with support from experienced accounting colleagues.

• Exposure to broader accounts work, practice systems and client service.

All applications will be handled in confidence.

For more information, call Maurice on 01 538 8189.

Campaign code: IMDMP

Essential

• IPASS and IATI qualifications.

• Strong payroll and bookkeeping knowledge.

• Accuracy and close attention to detail.

• Confident written and verbal communication.

• Previous client-facing experience.

• Ability to manage competing assignments independently and meet statutory deadlines.

• Ability to work on-site in Trim.

Preferred

• Approximately three years’ experience in an accountancy practice.

• Experience with BrightPay, BrightBooks, BrightAccounts Production or ROS.

• €45,000 annual salary.

• Ownership of recurring client assignments.

• Varied payroll, pensions, VAT and bookkeeping work.

• Client-facing experience across different sectors.

• Support from experienced accounting colleagues.

• Exposure to wider accounts work and practice systems.

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What is the salary for the Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping role at Select Ambition?
The listed salary for this Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping position at Select Ambition is EUR 45K+. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping position at Select Ambition located?
This Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping role at Select Ambition is based in Trim, County Meath, Ireland. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping role at Select Ambition full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping role in the Finance department at Select Ambition.
Which team or department does the Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping at Select Ambition belong to?
This Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping position is part of the Finance department at Select Ambition. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping job at Select Ambition posted?
This Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping position at Select Ambition was posted on Aug 28, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Accountancy Technician - Payroll & Bookkeeping
Select Ambition · 💰 EUR 45K+
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