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Overview of Role: Our client based in Co Louth/ Meath, is seeking a Financial Accountant on a full-time permanent basis. Hybrid working is available.
Financial Accounting
Supporting the Head of Finance with month-end reporting including, preparation of monthly management accounts, monthly trading commentary and monthly checklists within the reporting deadlines.
Supporting the Head of Finance in preparation of annual financial statements and related schedules.
Co-ordinating with auditors (both internal and external) to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
Management of the month-end close process, including co-ordination with other members of the finance team to ensure timely completion of month-end tasks.
Ensuring that all key month-end reconciliations have been performed by the appropriate team member and reviewed by an appropriate supervisor.
Ensuring that a comprehensive month-end folder is prepared each month, containing all key month-end reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts.
Ensuring compliance with all financial control requirements (e.g. manual journals, key account reconciliations, etc).
Supporting the project team with weekly and quarterly forecasts and annual budget process.
Systems and reporting
Collaborate with the IT team to promptly troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
Develop and implement automated solutions to streamline financial reporting and data analysis processes.
Work with the team to create financial reports and dashboards to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Troubleshoot and resolve finance-related system issues effectively.
Identify opportunities for system enhancements and work with the IT team to implement upgrades and improvements.
Stay updated on new technologies and recommend adoption to improve financial operations.
Management and Reporting
Collaborate with the accounts payable department to ensure that invoices are posted to the appropriate nominal ledgers and profit centres (site-level, network-level, central).
Responsibility for month-end overhead accruals process, working with the Head of Finance to develop and maintain the Monthly Overhead Reporting.
Working with the Head of Finance to develop and maintain site-by-site and network level P&Ls including monthly allocation of month end accruals and ensuring that team members tag all margin postings by profit centre and by material.
General
Overseeing the maintenance of a detailed fixed asset register for the business.
In conjunction with our tax advisors, ensuring that VAT, Excise Duty, Corporation Tax and other tax returns are prepared and filed within the relevant deadlines.
Accounting for repairs/maintenance/upgrades.
Support the Head of Finance and Finance Director on ad hoc projects as and when required.
Co-ordination with other managers within the business for cross-cover, and for co-ordination of any tasks that impact on the financial reporting function.
Support and develop good working relationships with the operations teams.
Interaction with external/internal parties including customers, auditors and the Group Compliance teams.
Keep up to date on relevant accounting issues that may impact on this business.
Perform role in line with all Group and other corporate policies.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment. Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA) preferable.
Proven experience in a similar role, combining accounting and IT/systems responsibilities.
Experience of managing and improving financial systems and working with third party providers to ensure the system is working to its optimum capacity.
Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems.
A solid understanding of financial controls, reflecting these through workflows and controls on financial systems.
Experience of SAP or other large ERP systems required.
Advanced Excel skills and proficient in other Microsoft products.
Experience of training and supporting staff with the use of a financial management system.
Proven ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Positive, can-do attitude, displaying a high level of commitment and motivation.
Highly organised with the ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities.
Demonstrates articulate and professional communication style.
Demonstrates high levels of personal and professional standards.
Possesses strong financial acumen.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Willing to travel on business trips when required.
If you are interested in the above role, please apply to job reference HM/796 on www.recruitmentbureau.com.Please send your cv in a Word format.
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