Jobs
Payroll and Accounts Administrator (Practice Role)
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Posted on:
April 24, 2026
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Company:
O'Gorman and Company
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Type:
Full Time
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Location:
Galway
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Salary:
Negotiable depending on experience
How to apply
Please submit your application by email to [email protected] including:
Your CV
A brief cover note outlining your experience in payroll and accounts preparation, working in an accountancy practice and proficiency in Excel
Please include “Payroll & Accounts Role” in the subject line.
About the Role
We are a long-established, small accountancy practice supporting SMEs, sole traders, and community organisations.
We are seeking an experienced, part or fully qualified candidate to take on a varied, hands-on role covering payroll, full accounts preparation, and general practice administration. This role suits someone comfortable working independently in a small practice environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing weekly and monthly payrolls across multiple clients
- Managing payroll compliance (PAYE, USC, PRSI, Revenue submissions)
- Full preparation of accounts from books to final stage using Excel (extended trial balance)
- VAT returns and general tax compliance support
- Bookkeeping and reconciliations
- Managing client queries and day-to-day communications
- General practice administration and workflow management
Requirements
- Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant or payroll professional
- STRONG EXPERIENCE in an accountancy practice (essential)
- Proven ability to prepare accounts independently
- Strong Excel skills (core requirement)
- Experience with BrightPay, QuickBooks, Big Red Cloud or similar
- Solid understanding of Irish payroll and tax compliance
- Ability to manage workload, prioritise, and meet deadlines
What We Offer
- Broad, varied role with real responsibility
- Close client interaction and ownership of work
- Small, supportive team environment
- Flexible, practical working approach