Bookkeeper

The Company

We are a busy business based in Galway city centre, seeking an organised and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our team on a part-time basis. This is an on-site role requiring the successful candidate to work from our city centre premises for all scheduled hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including purchase and sales ledgers

• Process invoices, receipts, and payments in a timely manner

• Reconcile bank statements and petty cash

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Assist with VAT returns and liaise with the company's accountant on tax filings

• Monitor cash flow and flag discrepancies or issues

• Prepare monthly financial summaries and reports for management

• Maintain organised, compliant filing systems (digital and/or physical)

• Ensure compliance with Irish accounting standards and Revenue requirements

• General administrative support related to financial operations as needed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a bookkeeping or similar accounts role

• Strong working knowledge of bookkeeping software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)

• Solid understanding of Irish tax and payroll requirements (VAT, PAYE/PRSI)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT literacy

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Strong organisational and time-management skills

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

Desirable

• A recognised bookkeeping or accounting technician qualification (e.g. IATI, ATI, or equivalent)

• Experience working in a small or medium-sized business environment

• Familiarity with Irish employment and Revenue Online Service (ROS) processes

Requirements

• Must be able to work on siteat our Galway city centre location for all contracted hours — this role does not offer remote or hybrid working.

• Right to work in Ireland

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration based on experience

• Part-time hours (20 per week) offering flexibility around a working week

• A busy, dynamic city-centre working environment

• Opportunity to play a key role in the smooth financial running of the business

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining relevant experience to michael@ghrconsulting.ie