The Role

Financial Accountant

North Co. Kildare 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (5 days per week on-site)
Reporting to: Managing Director, with a dotted line to the Group Financial Controller

This role is key to ensuring robust financial processes, accurate reporting, and effective cash management across multiple residential development projects.

You will be responsible for the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, creditor management, tax compliance, and providing insights that support decision-making at both operational and board level.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts, including profit & loss and balance sheet preparation

• Compile and present financial information for monthly board packs, including variance analysis

• Lead the monthly financial close process in coordination with the Group Financial Controller

• Prepare consolidated reports across multiple projects, tracking performance by site and development

2. Budgeting & Forecasting Support

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts

• Monitor performance against budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations

• Support cost control by analysing project costs and identifying areas for improvement

3. Construction Finance & Project Accounting

• Manage invoice processing, GRNs, and three-way matching of requisitions and purchase orders

• Liaise with the Commercial Director on monthly project valuations and intercompany billing

4. Creditor Management & Payments

• Manage supplier and subcontractor ledgers, ensuring timely and accurate processing

• Oversee creditor payment runs and banking uploads

• Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations and manage aged creditor reports

• Manage retention release schedules per contract terms

5. Tax Compliance & Statutory Obligations

• Manage RCT submissions for subcontractor payments within statutory deadlines

• Oversee bi-monthly VAT returns and reconciliations

• Ensure Principal Contractor Verification (PCV) compliance for all subcontractor engagements

6. Intercompany Accounting

• Maintain accurate recording of intercompany transactions

• Coordinate with Group Finance on settlements and consolidation

7. Systems & Process Improvement

• Recommend and implement improvements to systems and financial processes

The Person

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA) or advanced stage of qualification

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting or finance management, ideally in construction or real estate development

• Proven track record in preparing management accounts and financial reporting

• Experience in project accounting, cost control, and WIP reporting desirable

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Irish construction taxation, including RCT, PCV, and VAT

• Experience with complex creditor management and payment cycles

• Proficiency in cash flow forecasting and treasury management

• Understanding of construction contract accounting and retention management

• Ability to analyse and report on material and cost variances

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Systems & Software

• Advanced proficiency in accounting software (experience with ABM or similar ERP systems advantageous)

• Expert Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis

Desirable Attributes

• Understanding of residential construction methods and cost structures

• Knowledge of HomeBond requirements and BCAR compliance

• Experience with development finance and lender reporting

• Familiarity with group intercompany accounting

• Experience with construction-specific accounting software (e.g., COINS, Viewpoint, or Procore)