QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT – CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT
Suitable for candidates based in:
Kildare, Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow or West Dublin (easy commute to HQ)
Contract:
Permanent
Industry:
High-Growth Multi-Entity / Multi-Jurisdiction Group
Reporting to:
Financial Controller
Our client, a rapidly expanding international group operating across Ireland, the UK, and the US, is seeking a highly driven
Qualified Financial Accountant
to join their growing finance team. This newly created position is ideal for candidates located in
Kildare, Laois, or West Dublin
, offering a manageable commute coupled with hybrid flexibility.
This is a hands-on role with significant scope for progression and exposure, particularly suited to an ambitious accountant who wants to take ownership of monthly reporting, audit delivery, and compliance across a dynamic, scaling group.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Management Accounts
* Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts across several group entities spanning three jurisdictions.
* Produce high-quality variance analysis, commentary, and board-level packs.
* Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring all group reporting deadlines are achieved.
* Maintain clean, well-documented balance sheet reconciliations with timely issue resolution.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
* Enhance and maintain robust internal controls and financial governance structures.
* Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process end-to-end.
* Prepare and submit VAT, RCT, CIS, and Corporation Tax filings across Ireland, the UK, and the US.
* Ensure all statutory filings (CRO, Companies House) are completed accurately and on time.
* Oversee daily treasury operations including cash-flow monitoring, liquidity management, and approval protocols.
Commercial & Operational Finance
* Serve as a key finance lead in the implementation of a new ERP system, including process design, testing, and training.
* Support broader finance operations including payroll, AR, AP, budgeting, and forecasting.
* Build strong working relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted finance business partner.
* Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting quality, and financial controls.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 1-2 years' PQE.
* Strong technical accounting, reporting, and compliance experience.
* Confident working in fast-paced, high-volume or multi-entity environments.
* Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills.
* A proactive, resilient team player with an eye for detail and appetite for process improvement.
* ERP and treasury experience an advantage but not essential.
What Our Client Offers
* A supportive, people-first culture and collaborative working environment.
* Real career progression opportunities in a business undergoing significant growth.
* Competitive salary, reviewed annually.
* Hybrid working (typically 1–2 days from home).
* Flexible Benefits Programme: Health Insurance, Pension, Gym Membership, or Additional Annual Leave.
* Income Protection & Life Assurance.
If you are a motivated, qualified accountant — particularly based in
Kildare, Laois, Carlow or West Dublin
— and are seeking a broad and impactful role with clear career progression, we would love to hear from you.