An Irish SME is looking to hire a Financial Accountant for a 3-6 month contract to help with statutory and management reporting while maintaining financial controls. You will need to have strong month end experience to be considered for this role and available immediately.
Based in Dublin 22 and hybrid working (three days on site). Salary up to €70,000 DOE.
Key Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant
Financial Reporting & Close
* Own the month-end close timetable: journals, accruals, prepayments, and GL review.
* Prepare monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
* Deliver clear management reports with commentary and recommendations for leadership.
* Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and ensure month-end procedures are completed on time.
* Assist in year-end close and support external audit requirements.
Financial Controls & Compliance
* Uphold and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.
* Manage fixed asset register, capitalisation policy, depreciation, and impairment reviews.
* Partner with AP/AR to optimise working capital, credit control, and supplier terms.
* Own and continually improve the AR invoicing process for assigned products, ensuring high accuracy and alignment with contract terms.
Financial Analysis
* Conduct margin, cost, and profitability analysis by product, project, or business unit.
* Track KPIs and operational metrics; identify trends and variances.
* Support strategic initiatives with financial insights and data-driven recommendations.
Cost Control & Process Improvement
* Review and improve financial processes, controls, and workflows.
* Support cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiency improvements.
* Ensure compliance with internal
policies and relevant accounting standards.
Key requirements of the Financial Accountant
* ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or finalist with strong relevant experience).
* Strong technical grounding in FRS 102.
* Evidenced experience preparing management accounts and supporting audits.
Experience (Essential)
* 3-5+ years in finance roles (practice or industry), including month-end ownership.
* Hands-on balance sheet reconciliation and cash management experience.
* Strong experience with a modern ERPs (Xero/NetSuite/Sage) and Excel (PivotTables, Powerquery).
Skills & Competencies
* Analytical rigor and strong attention to detail; able to reconcile complex accounts.
* Stakeholder communication: clear, concise, and business-friendly.
* Ownership mindset: proactive, deadline-driven, and resilient under time pressure.
* Continuous improvement orientation; comfortable challenging the status quo.
* Data literacy: confident with Excel; comfortable with BI dashboards.
* Integrity & confidentiality: trustworthy handling of sensitive information.
Desired Skills and Experience
Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Finance Manager
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates