Group Financial Accountant
Dublin | Full-time | Permanent
January 2026
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering a competitive package, where you'll join a collaborative, supportive and purpose-driven team. You'll have the chance to work closely with the Group Financial Controller and CFO, gaining valuable exposure and insight while being part of an organisation during an exciting period of progress.
As Group Financial Accountant, you will join the Group Finance team and take the perfect step for an ambitious accountant looking to build their career in a dynamic, high-profile organisation.
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting for the Group, while supporting strategic decision-making, financial controls, and finance transformation initiatives.
This role is ideally suited to a qualified accountant with some post-qualification experience
,
gained in practice or within a Group Finance environment
.
Key Responsibilities
Group Financial Reporting
* Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
* Deliver month-end close tasks and provide commentary on key movements
* Support year-end close and consolidated reporting
Technical Accounting & Compliance
* Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies
* Research and implement new accounting standards
* Prepare technical accounting papers and support external audits
Financial Controls & Governance
* Support the design and implementation of strong group-wide financial controls.
* Review subsidiary balance sheets and reconciliations
* Support intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
* Assist with group budgeting and forecasting cycles
* Provide insight and analysis on group performance
* Support financial modelling and business planning
Treasury, Tax & Projects
* Assist with group cash flow reporting and forecasting
* Support tax compliance across all tax heads
* Contribute to finance transformation, systems implementation and process improvements.
* Provide financial analysis and strategic input to senior stakeholders
* Support key strategic and governance projects
Suitable candidates ideally will possess;
* Qualified accountant (recognised professional body) with
minimum 12 months + PQE
* Strong analytical and commercial acumen
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
* Highly motivated, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented
* Experience with financial systems and process improvement is an advantage