Senior Financial Accountant Shannon, Co. Clare 16-month Contract Hybrid 3 days on site Summary of position They will provide support to the Head of Finance and team of Accountants who in turn support the Partners in the business. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, who has a strong grounding in the responsibilities listed below and a desire to learn more. Key to job success will be a desire and capability to work in a complex, fast-moving and highly regulated sector. Key responsibilities Assist with the preparation of monthly Management Accounts Debtors, Creditors ledger and Payroll Ensure Monthly and Quarterly reconciliations are performed in a timely and accurate manner. Support monthly financial close across multiple statutory entities with variance analysis to budget and forecast. Support budgeting and forecasting activities, assist in all areas of budgeting, forecasting and preparation of strategic plans, including the coordination, completion and maintenance of the budgeting model. Assist in the preparation of monthly P&L and cashflow forecasts with associated commentary. Assist in the planning and co-ordination of year end auditing process. Develop and implement dashboards and ad hoc reports and analysis when requested. Liaising with other Finance colleagues and Operations staff in addressing variances and troubleshooting them. Contributing to the review of accounts processes to drive system optimisation and process improvement. Liaise with both internal and external accounting service providers as required. Participate in internal and external audit process and liaise with auditors, and involvement in local statutory accounts. Support the preparation of monthly reporting packs ensuring consistency across all subsidiaries, with detailed supporting schedules and backup documentation across all accounts. Support other financial activities as required. Requirements Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Ability to adapt and problem solve quickly in a changing and dynamic environment with a proven track record of driving process improvements and efficiencies Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a can-do attitude. Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong business relationships Highly proficient in Word and Excel Proven experience of operational, finance and budgeting systems in a growing organisation. Knowledge of and/or career motivation for the aviation sector is essential. Terms and Conditions Competitive salary Pension auto enrolment will apply to this contract role. Hybrid working is offered 3 days onsite, usually across Monday to Thursday. Skills: qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA Management Accountant finance manager Financial Analyst financial controller Benefits: Pension