Accountant, Ireland Client Expenses - Limerick | Hybrid

<p><b><u>About Northern Trust:</u></b></p><p></p><p>Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.</p><p></p><p>Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b><u><span>Role/ Department:</span></u><span> </span></b></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>This position is </span><span>required</span><span> within the Client Expenses team</span><span> with t</span><span>he successful individual based in</span><span> Limerick </span><span>and </span><span> report</span><span>ing</span><span> directly to the locally based </span><span>Client Expenses Team Lead</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>The Ireland Client Expenses Team </span><span>is responsible for</span><span> the payment of Third Party, Management, Performance and Directors fee payments along with the calculation and filing of all related tax returns</span><span>.  </span><span>The team is also responsible for the preparation and review of client budgets on a quarterly basis.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team</span><span>.  </span><span>We are particularly interested in candidates with </span><span>previous</span><span> experience in fund administration although we are also keen to hear from candidates who believe they have a transferable skillset</span><span>.  </span><span>Successful candidates will receive a mix of classroom and on the job training to become operational in the role</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><u><span>The key responsibilities of the role include:</span></u><span> </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Payment of</span><span> client</span><span> Third Party, M</span><span>anagement</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>P</span><span>erformance </span><span>and Directors Fees to agreed Service Level Agreements</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Calculation</span><span> and review</span><span> of all </span><span>related </span><span>client </span><span>tax returns, PAYE/PRSI/VAT, </span><span>for filing </span><span>with the </span><span>Irish </span><span>Revenue Commissioners to agreed timelines</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Deliver high quality service to customers by </span><span>accurate</span><span>, </span><span>timely</span><span> completion of all assigned tasks (which may be part of larger processes) and requests for information.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Ensure all emails received from </span><span>clients and the business</span><span> are responded to and resolved </span><span>in a timely manner</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Build strong working relationships with clients, </span><span>suppliers</span><span> and </span><span>contacts in </span><span>other business units</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Liaise with new clients and other operational departments to </span><span>onboard new clients effectively. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Perform tasks under supervision of defined processes or procedures and check for errors. Ensure procedures in relation to above tasks are adhered to.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Involvement in process improvement projects, as </span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Assist</span><span> other colleagues as </span><span>appropriate</span><span>. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Act as effective team member within the unit and with other units by imparting knowledge as </span><span>appropriate</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><b><span> </span></b></p><p><b><u><span>Skills/ Qualifications:</span></u></b></p><p><span> The successful candidate will benefit from having:</span><b><span> </span><span> </span></b></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Previous</span><span> experience within Financial Services, Fund administration or Account</span><span>s</span><span> Payable. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Good a</span><span>ttention to detail</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Client Service Orientation </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong written and verbal