Financial Accountant – Reporting & Systems
Kildare (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
About Us
Established in 1983, the Irish Equine Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of Ireland’s horse population through the provision of high-quality laboratory services to diagnose, manage and prevent disease in horses. We also provide a wide array of laboratory services to the agriculture, food and other sectors and work on Department of Agriculture contracts. Details of all accredited testing are available on the INAB website.
We are committed to delivering a world-class service to our clientele of over 600 veterinary practices, and our centre is ISO 17025 Accredited since 2004, recognised by INAB.
We are now looking for a Financial Accountant to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 23 days’ annual leave
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified or part qualified finalist accountant with strong ERP and Excel skills to join our respected and mission-led organisation.
In this rewarding role, you will have the chance to leverage your unique skillset to save the health and future of Ireland’s horse population, making a tangible impact that goes far beyond the numbers.
With the freedom to innovate and refine systems, you’ll be able to leave your mark on our operations while also developing technical expertise that will benefit your career for years to come.
The Role
As our Financial Accountant, you will manage core accounting operations and support the overall effectiveness of our organisation’s financial systems.
Specifically, you will produce weekly and monthly reports to guide decision-making and cost efficiency, oversee month-end and quarterly reporting, and perform reconciliations to pinpoint data or systems issues.
Building on this, you’ll also contribute to the ongoing improvement of our systems, including ERP-related projects to enhance efficiency and streamline our operations.
Additionally, you will:
- Resolve discrepancies to ensure our records remain precise and reliable
- Ensure compliance with PRSI, PAYE, VAT, and RCT requirements
- Maintain and enhance Excel-based reports, schedules, and documentation
- Manage the annual audit process and prepare financial statements
- Support ad hoc analysis and finance project work
About You
To be considered as a Financial Accountant, you will need:
- To be a qualified or part qualified accountant (finalist)
- Experience in finance or accounting within a multinational or shared services environment
- Practical experience with ERP systems or similar in a finance environment
- Experience in Jet Reports / Microsoft Power BI
- A background in systems testing, process improvement, or ERP implementation
- The ability to build strong professional relationships
- Strong Excel skills (e.g., advanced formulas, data manipulation, reconciliation work)
- Excellent problem-solving skills
The closing date for this role is 31st August 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Financial Reporting Accountant, Systems Accountant, Management Accountant, ERP Finance Accountant, or Reporting and Systems Accountant.
Webrecruit and the Irish Equine Centre are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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