James Edwards

Senior-level part-qualified accountant (ACCA) and fully qualified Accounting Technician with strong practice experience managing a portfolio of SME clients independently. Responsible for full-cycle accounting, tax compliance, and client advisory, including oversight of bookkeeping, preparation of year-end accounts, and tax filings (CT1 and Form 11). Acts as primary client contact, providing system advice, process improvements, and financial insight.

Proven ability to review work, improve efficiency, and deliver accurate, timely outputs with minimal oversight.

Accounting Technician / Senior Practice Accountant at Shelbourne Accountants (2022-05 – Present)

• Manage a portfolio of SME clients independently, acting as primary point of contact
• Prepare full sets of accounts to year-end completion stage, including file finalisation
• Produce monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Prepare and file VAT returns in line with Irish Revenue requirements
• Prepare corporation tax (CT1) and income tax (Form 11) returns
• Liaise directly with Revenue (ROS & MyEnquiries) to resolve client queries
• Review bookkeeping work prepared by junior staff/bookkeepers
• Train clients on accounting systems (Xero, Sage, BrightBooks)
• Advise on process improvements and system efficiencies
• Oversee payroll and statutory compliance
• Perform final reviews and reconciliations

Duty Manager at Tesco Ireland (2013 – 2022)

Strong background in team leadership, cash controls, and operational management

Sales Assistant at Eason & Son (2012 – 2013)

Supervisor at Centra (2007 – 2012)

Accounting Technician Qualification in Accounting – Bray Institute of Further Education (2024)