Part‑Qualified Accountant – Hybrid – Galway

About the role

This part‑qualified accountant position is with a fast‑growing organisation in Galway. You will join a dynamic finance team supporting day‑to‑day operations while the company prepares for international commercial expansion. The role offers a strong platform for professional development, reporting directly to the Senior Accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end accounts payable workflow, including invoice verification, coding and timely processing.
• Prepare and execute vendor payment runs and perform routine bank reconciliations.
• Manage external vendor inquiries, resolve discrepancies and maintain positive relationships.
• Process employee expense reimbursements in line with corporate policies.
• Analyse and review the purchase order log to ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, accounting policies and documentation standards.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end closing procedures and support the annual external audit.
• Prepare and post standard journal entries, including accruals, pre‑payments and depreciation.
• Assist with statutory returns, local tax filings (e.g., VAT) and statistical reporting.
• Maintain balance‑sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support international growth initiatives and future ERP implementation projects.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a fast‑paced accounting role, ideally within a scaling business or the medical device/life‑sciences sector.
• Currently pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or CPA) with a clear timeline for completion.

Required skills

• Accounts Payable processing
• Bank reconciliations
• General ledger journal entry preparation
• Statutory filing (VAT, tax returns)
• Use of financial software and ERP systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary €45,000‑€50,000 per year
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, pension and bonus
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in the Galway office, 2 days remote
• Opportunities to support international expansion and future ERP implementation
• Clear development path reporting to the Senior Accountant