Trainee Accountant
# Trainee Accountant **Teagasc** · Carlow, County Carlow · `On-site` 🕒 **Статус:** *Опубликовано: 5 дней назад* · *Источник: Indeed* --- ### About the Role Location: Teagasc, Head Office, Oak Park, Carlow Administration Salary: Admin Grade 3 with a Salary Scale of €38,803 to €63,227 Closing Date: 29/10/2026 12:00 PM Temporary Full Time Job Summary Duration: Temporary contract post, the indicative duration of which is 48 months , subject to contract. A panel may be formed from which future similar vacancies may be filled; such a panel will remain active for a maximum period of 12 months. Background: This is a training programme for a maximum 4 year duration. The successful appointee will gain the opportunity to complete Professional Accounting exams during the course of a training contract in a supportive learning environment, Basic Function: Over the term of the training programme the successful appointee will gain experience in, and assume responsibility for, certain accounting functions including, but not limited to, financial reporting, tax compliance, systems development, liaising with internal and external auditors, business process improvements and maintenance of procedure documentation. Job Objectives - Assist in the preparation and delivery of high quality monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts. - Monthly review of actual v budget for a designated range of accounts, and analysis of variances. - Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and timely follow-up on remedial actions. - Maintain the fixed asset register. - Maintain the chart of accounts in line with Teagasc policy. - Prepare VAT returns, VIES/Intrastat returns, payroll returns, CSO returns. - Prepare backup schedules for the annual Financial Statements. - Assist with the preparation of audit files for internal and external audits. - Prepare data for the annual financial disclosures required by the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies. - Liaise with auditors from the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General during the annual audit process and liaise with Internal Audit. - Support the Financial Accountant and finance team in monitoring financial controls and KPIs and in developing and implementing policy and procedure improvement initiatives. - To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service Charter and Action Plan. - To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes. - Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement. - Any other Financial Accounting duties as may be assigned from time to time. Skills Requirement Essential Desirable Qualifications - A graduate with a degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce or a related discipline, committed to completing professional accountancy exams and with a genuine interest in and understanding of accountancy. Skills/Knowledge - Highly numerate - Excellent communicator – both written and oral - Computer literate/proficient in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, & Outlook - Good organizational & time management skills with strong attention to detail - Strong orientation and commitment to meeting the needs of both internal and external customers - Flexible with an openness to change - Familiarity with accounting IT systems Behavioural Competencies - Ability to work on own initiative and to strict deadlines - A desire to succeed - Self-disciplined, organized and methodical - Ability to set clear standards - Ability to adapt to changing requirements/priorities - A proactive, solutions-focused approach to work - Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos Other Candidates will ideally satisfy legal requirements to drive unaccompanied on Irish public roads Eligibility This is an open public competition. Should a current serving Teagasc staff member be successful in their application through open public competition for this post, their current contract of employment with Teagasc will come to an end on taking up this post. Note: The ‘essential’ qualifications, knowledge, skills and behavioural competencies outlined above are ‘must-have’ which will be used in the selection process. Gender, Diversity and Inclusion At all levels in Teagasc, we believe in growing and keeping alive an open, diverse and inclusive workplace which is respectful to all and nurtures different perspectives, for the benefit of all in the organisation. We are committed to the principles of ' Equal Opportunities, No Barriers, Active Inclusion '. We actively welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.
Наблюдалась 2026-10-19, впервые 2026-10-14, источник — Indeed.