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Grow with us

At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Derivatives Specialist at Assistant Manager and Manager levels to join our growing team. This role involves overseeing and managing the full lifecycle of derivative instruments across multiple fund structures, ensuring accurate trade capture, valuation, reconciliation, and control compliance. You will work closely with clients, counterparties, and internal teams to deliver high-quality operational support, while driving process improvements and efficiency initiatives. It also involves working closely with FAAS teams and other senior personnel within Grant Thornton. You will also be responsible for leading a team, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring adherence to robust risk and control frameworks.

Main responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of OTC and exchange-traded derivatives, including trade capture, confirmation, margining, settlement, and lifecycle event management across multiple funds.
• Assist with daily processing, valuation and reconciliation of complex derivative instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies across derivatives processing workflows
• Collaborate with fund accounting teams, custodians, and counterparties to resolve breaks and discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation projects, and efficiency drives within the derivatives operations function.

• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues, breaks, and client queries.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Lead and manage a derivatives operations team, ensuring operational excellence, accuracy, and adherence to SLAs.
• Review and quality-check the work of junior team members, providing feedback and guidance.
• Assist in training new hires and supporting knowledge-sharing within the team.

Skills and attributes

• Strong knowledge/Prior experience on Hedge Funds
• Knowledge of OTC derivatives and exchange-traded products (e.g., interest rate swaps, credit/default swaps, equity options, futures, FX derivatives) and trade lifecycle management, margining, collateral, and derivative valuations would be an advantage
• Solid understanding of fund accounting principles and derivative accounting treatment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's degree or professional qualification such as CFA, FRM is an advantage).
• 3+ years experience in derivatives operations within asset management, investment banking, or fund administration
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to adapt quickly to various working environments our clients operate within;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Mature and confident person with excellent interpersonal skills, particularly communication skills with the ability to mentor junior staff and impart technical knowledge;
• A self-starter with an ability to work on their own initiative, but knowing when to seek assistance and work collaboratively;
• Energy, enthusiasm and passion for a new challenge.

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Reward and benefits:

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Inclusion and diversity:

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Diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision-making, improves the quality of our delivery, and helps us to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm is built on people and their ideas, so we want to hear all the new perspectives and fresh thinking you have to offer.

Recognition:

We want to create a culture of recognition and celebrating success, by saying thank you to people who surpass our expectations and recognising the right values and behaviours. Our Shout Out recognition scheme is our way of highlighting and promoting achievements. Whether you simply want to say thank you, celebrate a special occasion or give an award for doing something exceptional, you can do all of this and more through the scheme.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER - €35-37k + Bonus - Tallaght, Dublin - Full-Time, 40 Hours

Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and want to take the next step in your leadership career?
This is your chance to play a key role in the success of a premium retail store.

The Role
As Assistant Manager, you will support the Store Manager in leading the team to deliver exceptional service and achieve commercial targets. You'll take ownership of key areas of the business, stepping up to cover the Store Manager when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations and team leadership
• Drive sales performance through exceptional service and effective KPI management
• Lead by example on the shop floor, engaging with customers and motivating the team
• Assist in staff training, development, and performance reviews
• Oversee stock control, visual merchandising, and store standards
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues promptly

About You

• 1-2 years' experience in an Assistant Manager or senior supervisory role, ideally in fashion retail
• Strong sales focus with proven ability to meet and exceed targets
• Confident leader with excellent communication and coaching skills
• Organised, commercially aware, and able to work under pressure
• Positive, can-do attitude and a passion for retail
• Full visa to work in Ireland full time

Why This Role?

• €35-37k base salary (DOE) plus performance-related bonus
• Premium retail environment with a supportive management team
• Career progression opportunities within a respected brand
• Full training and ongoing development provided

Start your journey with us

We are looking for an Assistant Manager with 1 year experience in managing a team.

As an Assistant Manager you will be the bridge between the Store Manager and the rest of the team. Working closely with the colleagues to ensure our stores operate effectively, and that we keep our customers happy.

What's in it for you?

Refer-a-Friend initiative

Additional annual leave for length of service

Service rewards

Annual events

Employee discount

Quarterly bonus based on performance

Career & skill development

Health & Safety training

Flexible hours

Welcome to a different kind of role and a different kind of company.

Ranked as one of Irelands best workplaces, by
Great Place to Work
, Harvey Norman, is a high-profile, leading-edge retail brand with over 300 stores worldwide selling furniture, bedding, electrical, and computer goods. With 16 stores in Ireland, we are growing, and have plenty of opportunities for talented people. If you think you have what it takes to thrive in a dynamic retail environment, we want to hear from you.

About The Job
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your retail managerial career and experience unlimited earning potential in an innovative, team-orientated environment. If you want to learn how to run a business rather than just work in one then we believe that there really is no better place to work.

Our Assistant Managers have a passion for our products, are full of energy and drive to get things done, motivate their teams and drive performance, build great people, keep our customers at the heart of everything they do, and have an entrepreneurial spirit.

We offer a positive, optimistic, and fun place to work where colleagues become friends, great people and great teams are recognised, and milestones are celebrated.

An experienced career focused, ambitious and determined person will have the potential to grow from this Assistant Store Manager position to further career prospects within Harvey Norman. A hardworking, conscientious, and self-motivated person will fit into this strong leadership role.

Your Job
Assistant Managers(2ICs) are responsible for assisting and deputising for the store manager to ensure the smooth running of the department and team. The Assistant Manager will therefore, need to make certain that standards of customer satisfaction are maintained at all times thus ensuring revenue is optimised.

Your Profile

• You are action oriented and results driven Engaged and full of energy and drive to get things done.
• You motivate others creating a culture and environment in which others want to do their best, you drive performance and encourage loyalty, pride, and engagement within the business.
• You manage with courage provides open, honest, constructive feedback in a timely manner and confidently addresses any problems directly.
• You are customer focused Understanding that great customer service is not a one-size fits all proposition and that excellence is about doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.
• You identify & develop talent understand the strengths of the people in your team and create development plans for each of your direct reports.
• You manage your time and priorities use your time effectively and efficiently to concentrate your efforts on the most important priorities which deliver results.

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Strong Leader of People: Demonstrating strong leadership skills which help provide direction, build loyalty & trust, and maintain motivation & focus within a team.
• Sales and Performance Coaching: Enhancing individual and team performance by raising awareness and responsibility, creating a culture of ongoing development with a focus on developing knowledge, skills, and attitudes to positively influence performance, potential, results, and the achievement of company objectives.
• Hardworking, Conscientious, and Self Motivated: Ability to focus efforts and energy on successfully achieving standards of excellence in delivery of goals and objectives.
• Problem Solver / Analytical: The ability to reduce a problem effectively to its root cause, and then use a logical approach to find a workable, practical, and affordable solution.
• Strong Sales Experience Ideally you will have a strong background in sales or customer facing roles, and a hunger to excel at sales, meet goals, and achieve targets through a proactive and dynamic sales or customer approach.
• Industry and product knowledge in any of the categories sold by Harvey Norman such as furniture, interiors, cooking, technology, and appliances is preferred - but not essential.

Why People Join Us

• Were dynamic and growing
• Fun, high energy work environment.
• Culture of developing and promoting from within the company.
• Our entrepreneurial spirit.
• Generous staff discount.
• Generous commission system.

Additional Information

• This is a Full Time 11 month Fixed Term Contract with a potential for permanency.
• We need employees to be flexible about when they work, covering store opening hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• The successful candidate will be required to attend a company induction day.

Skills
Leadership Skills Performance Coaching Problem Solver Management team player

At Kelly+Partners, we operate with one clear mission no matter where we have a presence: "to help our people, private business owners, and the communities we work in Be Better Off". We are committed to providing personal and professional growth opportunities to ensure all our team members are set up for a fulfilling and successful future.

About Kelly+Partners

• Top 20 accounting firm in Australia
• Back to back for 3 year winner of the Great Place to Work Awards
• Established in 2006 and growing at over 30% per annum

Why Join Us?
Benefits
In addition to working a world class organisation that is committed to offering the best services and opportunities to both our clients and our team, you will also have access to the following benefits:

Genuine Professional and Personal Growth:
Develop a personalised plan that's reviewed and discussed regularly to achieve your career goals. You'll have direct access to clients and partners, allowing you to make a real impact in people's lives.

Diverse Clients & Development:
Work with a variety of clients to expand your skills, and access the appropriate professional training both in person and virtually.

Amazing Office:
Work in a modern office with state-of-the-art technology.

We value outcomes, not just hours:
Flexibility and trust are part of how we work.

Performance Rewards:
Get recognised for your hard work with awards, bonuses, and a positive work environment.

Postgraduate Support & Assistance:
Receive support for postgraduate studies and access our Employee Assistance Programme for both personal and professional support.

Incredible Team Culture:
Join a vibrant, dynamic, collaborative team, where people and performance go hand in hand.

Work local - Grow Global:
Be a part of a firm with offices across Australia, Ireland, USA and Hong Kong.

The Opportunity
As an Assistant Manager, you will play an important part in enabling Kelly+Partners' next phase of growth. You will be an integral part of the broader team and be mentored by Partners to help you grow into leadership positions. Kelly+Partners is committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our team, ensuring that you would have the resources and training to support you on this journey.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements under FRS 102 (and IFRS/UK GAAP if applicable).
• Oversee preparation of management accounts, audit files, CRO returns, income tax and corporation tax returns.
• Review work of junior staff and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support managers and partners in the delivery of complex assignments.
• Act as a key contact for client onboarding, day-to-day queries, and relationship. management, contributing to service improvements and client retention.
• Support process improvement initiatives and assist with proposals and business development activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting, tax, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain working papers and documentation to audit and firm standards.
• Assist with staff training, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Liaise with various statutory authorities on behalf of clients.
• Participate in training seminars, team meetings and social events.

About You

• 2-3+ years' experience in an Accounting Practice.
• Holds a CPA/ACCA/ACA accountant qualification.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or similar.
• Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102, Companies Act, and tax compliance.
• Expertise in accounting and audit software, including Xero, Sage Accounting, Quickbooks and CCH.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage client expectations.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Assistant Manager

Hours: 40 hours over 5 days, working any 5 out of 7 days including bank holidays and weekends.

Salary: Basic salary up to €33,000 per annum with the opportunity to earn commission and rewards.

The Company:

Established in 2018, here at Austen & Blake, we create made-to-order diamond jewellery with the support of talented craftspeople, bringing more than 200 years of experience to the realisation of our customers' dreams. Be it a stunning ring, an elegant necklace or beautiful earrings, Austen & Blake craftspeople help people translate feelings into jewellery every day.

About this role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Manager to join our successful team in Cork. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining our brand's reputation for excellence and luxury while assisting the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations and driving sales.

Join us and be a part of our pursuit striving for excellence and work together with an exceptional team dedicated to delivering unparalleled beauty, craftsmanship, and joy to our loyal customers.

How you'll contribute:

Leadership and Team Support:

• Assist the Store Manager in leading and mentoring the sales team to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Collaborate with team members to create a positive and motivating work environment.

Client Engagement and Consultation:

• Greet clients with warmth and professionalism, building genuine relationships by actively listening to their needs and preferences.
• Provide guidance to the sales team on effective client engagement and consultative sales techniques.

Product Knowledge:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our jewellery, including materials, design details, and craftsmanship.
• Train and educate sales consultants to enhance their product knowledge.

Sales Performance:

• Collaborate with the Store Manager to set and execute sales strategies, ensuring individual and team sales targets are met.
• Encourage a consultative and customer-centric approach to sales.

Customer Experience:

• Maintain exceptional customer service standards, resolving inquiries, concerns, and ensuring clients feel valued.
• Assist in handling client escalations when necessary.

Brand Ambassadorship:

• Uphold and promote our brand's essence by maintaining a polished appearance and a genuine passion for luxury jewellery.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in luxury retail, preferably in the jewellery sector, with a proven track record of achieving and surpassing sales targets.
• Experience liaising with high-end clientele is advantageous.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive team player.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing role requirements.
• Proficiency in new software and ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including exceptional listening, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• A passion for luxury products and a keen sense of style.
• Strong attention to detail and an eye for aesthetics.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• A proactive and results-driven attitude, combined with a genuine desire to exceed customer expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Commission
• 20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
• Company discount

Neve Jewels Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, colour, religion, age, disability, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to €33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Private medical insurance

Application question(s):

• Do you have experience managing a Jewellery store? if so please state where on your cv

Experience:

• Management: 2 years (required)
• Jewellery: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our dynamic team

In this role, you will support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations, ensuring high standards of customer service, staff supervision, and maintaining a smooth and welcoming dining experience.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for hospitality. Previous experience in a supervisory role within the food service industry is preferred. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Location:
Unit 1C Jervis Shopping Ctr, Jervis Shopping Centre, Dublin DO1E6N4

Hours per Week:
39 hours

Shift pattern:
Full-time - flexible shift patterns across mornings; afternoons; evenings and weekends, we can discuss this further at interview.

Salary:
Up to €42,900 per annum

The Role
As an Assistant Store Manager, you'll work alongside the Store Manager to:

• Recruit, inspire & motivate a passionate team to exceed targets.
• Drive sales through promotions, excellent merchandising, and stock control.
• Create a fun, engaging environment for both customers and colleagues.
• Ensure operational excellence, including audits, budgets, and stock management.

What You'll Need To Succeed

• Retail leadership experience
• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Strong decision-making & problem-solving skills.
• A results-driven mindset with a love for hitting targets.
• Willingness to carry out piercing services for our customers – with full training provided (Optional)

Why Superdrug?
At Superdrug, we don't just sell health & beauty products—we create exciting shopping experiences If you love leading teams, delivering excellent customer service, and driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you

Your Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus – up to 25% of your salary
• 30% staff discount
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Career growth & training opportunities
• Exciting competitions, rewards & team events
• Get instant access to Wagestream. A tool that lets you track your earnings in real-time, access a percentage of your pay as you earn it, learn easy tips for managing your money and save straight from your pay into pots for the future.

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Management Opportunities in Mr. PRICE Cavan

WE WANT YOU

Come join Ireland's LEADING LOW-COST HERO

What We Offer:

· Competitive Salary

· Management Training & Support

· 10% Employee Discount Nationwide

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Annual Savings Scheme

· Bike To Work Scheme

· Educational Assistance

· Career Advancement Opportunities

· Flexible Working Schedules

The Specifics:

· Flexible working week 5 out of 7 days

· Full-Time salary contract

· 1-2 years management experience (preferential but not essential as full training is provided)

Candidates will be enthusiastic, motivated & flexible.

Successful candidates will be provided with on-the-job training.

Role Involves

• Assisting Store Manager in the daily management duties of the store.
• Visually ensuring the store looks great and is operating to company standards at all times.
• Communicating merchandising plans to the store team.
• Shop opening and closing procedures.
• Helping lead the team and encourage team morale.
• Ensuring high store standards of cleanliness, merchandising and compliance with health & safety.
• Cash handling & till operation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Retail: 2 years (preferred)
• Supervisor: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person