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Bookkeeper (UK/Ireland Practice)

Client Overview

Our client is an established accounting firm based in Ireland serving predominantly remote clients across multiple industries. The firm provides bookkeeping, tax preparation, and financial advisory services with a focus on flexible, client-centered service delivery. The team is growing strategically to support an expanding client base.

Job Description

You will take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping for multiple clients, keeping financial records accurate and up-to-date while supporting the firm's operations with administrative tasks as needed. This role offers the flexibility to work within your own schedule while collaborating with a stable, long-term team. As the firm grows, so will your responsibilities—this is a role designed to evolve with your strengths and the business needs.

Schedule

  •  40 hours per week, flexible within Dublin business hours IST

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple client accounts using Xero, QuickBooks, and Brightbooks
  • Post and reconcile bank transactions and purchase entries on a regular basis
  • Track vehicle movements and other operational data using spreadsheets
  • Process and organize purchase documentation using Dext
  • Provide administrative support for routine firm operations as the role evolves
  • Communicate proactively with the team to ensure financial data is current and accurate
  • Adapt to fluctuating workloads across different months and client tax cycles
  • Support onboarding of new clients by organizing and updating their bookkeeping systems

Must-Have Requirements

  • Proven experience in bookkeeping, ideally within the UK or Ireland
  • Proficiency in Xero and QuickBooks
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote, flexible environment
  • Reliable communication skills and responsiveness during Dublin business hours
  • Accounting degree or formal bookkeeping qualification preferred

Nice-to-Have Requirements

  • Bonus if you have direct experience with Irish tax regulations or accounting standards
  • It helps if you've worked with Brightbooks or Dext before
  • Bonus if you've supported multiple clients simultaneously in a firm or agency setting
  • It helps if you have experience in South Africa or the Philippines serving UK/Ireland-based clients

Why Join This Team

  • Work remotely with full schedule flexibility around Dublin business hours
  • Join a stable, long-term firm with employees who have been with the company for 6+ years
  • Grow your role over time as client volume and responsibilities increase
  • Potential to transition from part-time to full-time as the business expands
  • Work with a respectful, collaborative team that values work-life balance
  • Gain exposure to diverse client industries and accounting scenarios

Independent Contractor Perks

  • Health insurance coverage for eligible location
  • Permanent work from home
  • Immediate hiring

Note

  • Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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Bookkeeper (UK/Ireland Practice)

Job Category

Accounting and Finance

Job Type

Full Time (35 hours or more per week)

Work Schedule and Timezone

Flexible within Dublin business hours IST

Published on

Aug 27 2026

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“BruntWork made the entire recruitment process smooth, transparent, and stress-free. They matched me with a client that genuinely fits my skills and values — and the support didn’t stop at placement... A reliable, professional partner I’d recommend without hesitation.”

— Zyrrah D, Bookkeeper

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