Job Reference: 17873
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NORTH KILDARE/DUBLIN HYBRID
The Role
Financial Accountant - Permanent
We're currently recruiting a dedicated Accountant on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. As Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the financial health of our operations.
You will be responsible for ensuring financial controls are in place, providing accurate reporting and analysis, and partnering with operational teams to drive commercial performance. You’ll bring strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a collaborative approach to help us deliver excellent service and meet our strategic goals. In return, you’ll be part of a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Raise journals for business areas, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.
2. Act as the central point of contact for operational teams, managing the Review & Approve process.
3. Review working capital performance and recommend actions to improve results.
4. Ensure billing processes are timely, accurate, and compliant, while driving continuous improvement.
5. Support Profit Protection by encouraging self-audits and assisting in action plan development.
6. Implement standardised monthly reporting across the business.
7. Provide training to operational teams to enhance financial awareness and performance.
8. Analyse monthly financial results and highlight key discussion points for the Contract Director.
9. Monitor and manage contract costs, enforce purchasing compliance, and protect margins.
10. Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, challenging performance and reporting key variances.
11. Represent Finance at designated client meetings and build strong client relationships.
The Person
* Proven experience managing key stakeholders and building relationships across functions.
* Multi-site or contract-based finance experience is highly desirable.
* Strong commercial judgement and ability to influence decision-makers.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
* Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial systems and reporting tools.
Can be Part qualified / qualified / qualified by experience.
The Package
As well as a competitive salary, we also have a large range of other benefits, such as:
* PRSA Contributions
* 25 annual leave days
* Free meals while at work
* Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, gyms, golf courses and many more.
* Flexible working to support work life balance.
* Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life.
* Life assurance cover
* Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
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