Your new company
This confidential insurance organisation is part of a globally respected financial services group, with a strong presence in Dublin. Known for its commitment to operational excellence, employee development, and internal promotion, the company offers a collaborative environment with structured career progression and meaningful work.
Your new role
Joining the Reporting & Accounting team as an IFRS Reporting Accountant, you'll take ownership of financial reporting processes and contribute to accurate submissions across local, group, and regulatory levels. Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, this role combines technical accounting, systems work, and stakeholder engagement, ideal for a detail-oriented finance professional ready to grow within a large, well-established business.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Prepare timely financial reports for group and local management
2. Submit accurate statutory and regulatory reporting
3. Assist in Group Magnitude reporting and support senior management presentations
4. Reconcile monthly control accounts and general ledger balances
5. Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating when necessary
6. Prepare and review journal entries for upload onto financial systems
7. Maintain audit trails and evidence for reconciliations and controls
8. Document and enhance financial processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls
9. Collaborate on system updates to support efficient reporting
10. Partner across departments (Finance, Sales, Procurement) to ensure accuracy and compliance
11. Support the Finance team during annual audit activities
12. Participate in ad hoc projects and contribute to departmental improvements
What you'll need to succeed
13. ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification
14. Minimum 4 years' accounting experience
15. Proficient in IFRS reporting and financial reconciliation
16. Strong knowledge of MS Office and financial systems
17. Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
18. Proven communication and relationship-building ability
19. Adaptability to work independently and within teams, often under time pressure
20. A proactive mindset and readiness to take on varied duties and projects
21. Prior exposure to insurance or financial services is preferred
What you'll get in return
22. Competitive salary depending on experience
23. Bonus
24. Pension
25. Healthcare subsidy (post-probation)
26. Annual leave: 24 days + 2 company days + option to purchase more
27. Insurance perks: off car and home cover, life insurance at 4x salary
28. Volunteering days
29. On-site lunches: Fresh, free meals daily
30. Hybrid model: 3 days in the office/2 days at home