Financial Accountant

Overview

This permanent, full-time position based in Dublin offers a valuable opportunity for a newly qualified accountant trained within a top 10 accountancy firm to transition from audit or practice into a dynamic industry finance role. The company is part of Tech Skills Resources, within the CPL Group.

Responsibilities

• Compile monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Assist in month-end closing activities including preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Collaborate with external auditors to support the year-end audit process.
• Prepare reconciliations of balance sheets and analyze variances.
• Take part in the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with VAT, Revenue filings, and CSO returns.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost analysis processes.
• Engage in initiatives aimed at process improvement and system automation.
• Deliver ad hoc financial reports and analyses to senior finance personnel.

Candidate Profile

• Must be a qualified accountant holding ACA, ACCA, or CIMA certification with 13 years post-qualification experience.
• Ideal candidates have experience from a top 10 accountancy firm with an audit or practice background.
• Strong grasp of technical accounting principles and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in advanced Excel; familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is preferable.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with various departments comfortably.
• Commercially curious and motivated to shift focus from audit practice to broader industry finance roles.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple deadlines efficiently.

What’s Offered

• Structured support and mentorship to facilitate the transition from practice to industry-based finance.
• Opportunity to gain wider commercial finance experience beyond audit and compliance roles.