Your new company
Join a long-established and highly respected organisation that has built a leading reputation within the Irish market over several decades. This business operates at the forefront of its sector, supplying high-quality, innovative products to a broad customer base and maintaining exceptional standards across operations.With a strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and employee development, the company offers a stable and supportive working environment. As part of a wider, successful group, there are excellent opportunities for long-term career progression, exposure to senior leadership, and involvement in strategic finance initiatives.
Your new role
As Financial Accountant, you will join a high-performing finance team reporting directly to the Finance Director. This is a broad and commercially focused role where you will take ownership of key financial processes and contribute to the ongoing growth of the business.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Preparation and ownership of monthly management accounts
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Production of regional and divisional P&L reports
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Budget and prior-year variance analysis with clear commentary
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Management of balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger control
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Oversight of accruals, prepayments, and month-end close processes
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Maintenance of the fixed asset register
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Cashflow forecasting and funds management, including FX approvals
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Preparation and submission of VAT, Intrastat, and VIES returns (ROI & UK)
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Supporting payroll-related tax compliance (BIK, P11Ds, etc.)
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Acting as the main point of contact for external auditors
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Oversight of AP/AR functions and expense reporting
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Supporting stock provisioning and operational reporting
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Coordination of insurance policies and fleet/lease management
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar financial accounting role in the Irish market
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Strong experience working with ERP systems (e.g. Intact IQ, SAP or similar)
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Excellent analytical and commercial skills with attention to detail
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Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively
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Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
A relevant accounting or finance qualification - ACCA or similar - desired, or QBE with extensive industry experience
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What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and development with clear progression opportunities
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
The opportunity to work within a well-established and growing organisation
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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