Financial Accountant
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland · Full Time
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- Experience
- 5+ yrs
- Salary
- EUR 85,000 – EUR 85,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Qualified Accountant (ACA or ACCA)
- Resume
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Job description
About the Role
Our client, a prominent and established Irish multinational operating extensively in Ireland and the UK, is amid positive strategic growth and seeks to enhance their Finance team by appointing a Financial Accountant. This role offers a dynamic chance for a qualified accountant to engage with a growing international company within a financially strategic and commercially oriented environment. The position involves ownership of critical financial reporting duties, interaction with multiple business units, and collaboration with senior finance leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly accounting entries including journals, accruals, and prepayments spanning multiple business units.
- Assist in compiling monthly management accounts, conducting variance analyses against budgets and previous year figures.
- Manage monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations and oversee the fixed asset register maintenance.
- Compile quarterly regulatory submissions and coordinate with pertinent authorities.
- Support statutory financial statements preparation compliant with FRS 102 and coordinate with external auditors.
- Partner with internal departments to deliver financial insights enhancing commercial decisions.
- Evaluate costs, identify areas for efficiency, and contribute to continuous process improvements.
- Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Treasury, and other Finance personnel to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust financial controls.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Accountant designation, preferably ACA or ACCA.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a comparable financial accounting role.
- Proficient in month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and management account preparation.
- Advanced Excel abilities capable of managing and analyzing extensive financial datasets.
- Excellent communication, organizational aptitude, and problem-solving skills capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and be an integral part of a well-established Finance team supporting the company's financial reporting and commercial objectives. The role is fully onsite in Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. The salary offered is €85,000 annually, with outstanding accompanying benefits reflecting the level of responsibility.