About O'Briens Wines
O'Briens Wines is Ireland's leading family-owned drinks retailer, with 35 stores nationwide and over 1,000 wines sourced directly from more than 180 wineries worldwide.
We are passionate about exceptional products and outstanding customer experiences - whether in-store, online, or through our growing digital channels. Across our stores, Support Office and online operations, our teams work in a collaborative, supportive environment built on trust, teamwork and genuine care.
At O'Briens, our people bring our brand to life.
Role Overview
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Support Office, Sandyford, Dublin & Remote
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Direct Reports: 3 Accounts Assistants
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
This is a key role within the O'Briens Finance Division, sitting directly below the Head of Finance and carrying day-to-day ownership of the general ledger and the management accounts. The Financial Accountant will be the primary custodian of cash and revenue integrity across the business, managing a team of three Accounts Assistants and working closely with store operations, IT, and senior management.
The role offers significant scope for the right candidate to develop. It would suit an experienced finance professional seeking a hands-on controller position, or an ambitious newly qualified accountant looking for a substantive first industry role with broad exposure across retail finance, cash management, month end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely posting of financial transactions within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Oversee daily cash reconciliation across 35 retail stores, including cash, card, gift card, and online payment channels.
Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, cash accounts, payment providers, and gift card liabilities, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
Prepare monthly management accounts on a 4-4-5 retail accounting calendar, including P&L reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and variance analysis.
Maintain the fixed asset register and support year-end statutory accounts and external audit requirements.
Prepare and submit statutory and regulatory returns, including VAT, PAYE/PRSI, Intrastat, Corporation Tax support, Customs & Excise, Environmental Levy, and related compliance filings.
Produce cash flow reporting, KPI analysis, and management information to support commercial decision-making.
Calculate and process monthly store bonus schemes and provide finance support to retail operations.
Support finance-related systems projects, payment platform integrations, and POS troubleshooting.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Assistants, ensuring effective workload management, strong controls, and timely delivery of reporting and reconciliation activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent Irish/internationally recognised qualification).
Strong working knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and GL management.
Demonstrable experience in balance sheet reconciliations, including bank and cash.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis).
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.
Effective communicator, comfortable working with store operations teams as well as senior management.
Desirable
Experience in Irish retail finance or a multi-site consumer business.
Enthusiasm for and aptitude in adopting emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to improve efficiency and insight across finance operations.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP system.
Familiarity with Irish payroll legislation, PAYE/PRSI, Auto-Enrolment, and SAGE payroll.
Experience preparing management accounts to tight deadlines on a retail or 4-4-5 calendar.
Exposure to VAT, Intrastat, and other Irish Revenue compliance filings.
Experience managing or supervising a small finance team.
Newly Qualified Candidates
This role would also suit a recently qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) who is ambitious, technically strong, and looking for a broad first industry role. Candidates whose training included exposure to SME, retail, or consumer-facing clients - and who worked across the full audit cycle rather than a single workstream - will find the transition particularly natural. O'Briens offers an exceptional environment to develop hands-on expertise across retail finance, payroll, treasury, and statutory compliance - all within a well-known Irish consumer brand
What We Offer
A senior, high-visibility role within the Finance Division of one of Ireland's best-known retail brands.
Direct exposure to the full breadth of finance operations in a multi-channel retail environment.
A supportive and collaborative team environment with a clear reporting line to the Head of Finance.
Strong career development pathway for the right candidate.
Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
Enjoy Employee discounts on wine and fizz for all our colleagues.
Hybrid Working
Access HSF Health Plans, covering healthcare expenses including dental, optical, and more.
Participate in our Company Pension Scheme for future financial security.
Benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme.
Explore a variety of Development Opportunities through both online and classroom-based learning, delivered by in-house and external industry experts.
Training & Growth:
Take part in WSET Wine and Spirit Courses to expand your wine knowledge and earn recognized qualifications in the industry.
We offer excellent career progression opportunities, with many of our promotions being filled internally.
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
We believe every colleague should feel empowered to be their authentic self at work respected, valued, and included, no matter who they are, where they're based, or what role they play.
Inclusion is at the heart of how we operate. When we embrace individuality and diverse perspectives, we foster a sense of belonging-and quite simply, diverse teams make better decisions and drive greater impact.
As a company, we are continuously expanding, but it's the dedication and talent of our people that drives our success. At O'Brien's, we believe in fostering talent and providing ongoing learning opportunities to help you advance in your career. If you're motivated, ready to learn, and excited about working in a vibrant and busy environment, there's plenty of room to grow with us.
