Accounting Technician

**Position: Accounting Technician** **Location: Dublin (Hybrid)** **About Us** The Maples Group is a global leader in financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms, and international corporations. Our side-by-side financial and legal teams consistently deliver award-winning services to a global client base, offering unrivalled learning and career opportunities to our 2,500 colleagues worldwide. **What is it like to work here?** We are driven to excel, and collaboration is key to our continued success. We can go further for our clients because we go further for each other too. Our inclusive culture creates an environment where people can be themselves at work while doing their best work. No matter where you work in the Maples Group, you will be part of a global team. **The Opportunity** We are looking for an accomplished Accounting Technician to join our Finance team as part of our financial services business in Dublin. As part of the global expansion of the Maples Group’s financial services offering, our Dublin office opened its doors in 2008. Located in the city centre, a commitment to service excellence and investment in our people quickly established Dublin as a regional hub where our 200+ teammates deliver best-in-class solutions to clients worldwide alongside our colleagues in legal services. Your primary responsibilities include: - Preparation and posting of general ledger journal entries including accruals and prepayments; - Liaising with vendors where necessary on invoice queries; - Liaising with the business on client queries and recording client disbursements - Reviewing & resolving bank reconciliations and liaising with banks on transaction queries; - Preparing credit card entries and reconciling the credit card statement; - Preparing balance sheet reconciliations; - Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation charges; - Assisting with month end close and reporting performance; - Assisting with the production of statutory accounts; - Assisting in the preparation of annual audits; - Preparation of VIES returns; - Ensuring intercompany balances agree to counterpart and get periodically settled; - Preparing non-routine analysis of specific accounts as requested. **What You Bring** **** In addition to a commitment to delivering superior candidate and stakeholder experiences: - The successful candidate will possess an Accounting Technician qualification or be a part-qualified accountant pursuing a professional qualification. - Relevant experience in a similar role is required. - The successful candidate will have excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to deal with all levels of staff and in foreign offices. - He/she should have strong computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft applications, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to manage time effectively in order to meet deadlines. **Benefits & Rewards** The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: - Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical) - Competitive vacation packages - Educational assistance and professional development programmes - Savings or pension plan - Life insurance - Travel insurance - Global mental wellness programme - Sports clubs and social events You can learn more about the Maples Group on our [corporate website](https://maples.com/). Experience our culture and our people on our [Careers Page](https://maples.com/Careers) or on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maplesgroup/posts/?feedView=all). Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at https://maples.com/privacy for details on…