The Role

Financial Accountant

Location: Dublin
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is an established and growing organisation with operations across multiple European jurisdictions.

They are currently seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their finance team.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a broad accounting role offering exposure across financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting, statutory reporting and commercial finance. The successful candidate will work across several entities and jurisdictions while supporting ongoing improvements and projects within the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in period-end close activities and preparation of accounts, including P&L and Balance Sheet reporting across several entities and jurisdictions.

• Ensure company balance sheets are fully reconciled on a regular basis, including intercompany account movements.

• Maintain the integrity of bank reconciliations, support payroll preparation and monitor cash flow.

• Reconcile and report key P&L costs and business streams, including monthly reviews with relevant budget holders.

• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and controls.

• Participate in the annual budgeting process.

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for individual entities and liaise with external auditors.

• Prepare financial KPI reporting across business streams and present monthly reports to the Finance Director.

• Provide timely financial information and analysis in response to ad hoc requests from key stakeholders.

• Participate in finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide support and supervision to other members of the finance team as required.

The Person

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

• Minimum 2+ years' post-qualified experience in a similar role.

• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.

• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy.

• Ability to prepare and submit reports within required deadlines.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior management and other departments.

• Ability to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.