Your new company A renewable energy group based in Dublin City that have expanded rapidly over the last few years, with a very strong pipeline of development projects in the coming years. They are rapidly expanding both in terms of projects and headcount to support and as a result they have a need for a Group Accountant to join the finance team. There is a permanent role available but as the finance team are approaching year-end they need immediate support and as such are going to market on a 6 month contract initially, with a strong view to permanency for the right candidate. Your new role Reporting to the Finance Director, and joining a team of 5 overall. This Group Accountant job will support predominantly on group accounting, consolidation, preparation for year-end reporting and audit. Your duties will include but are not limited to: Prepare and manage monthly group financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements. Prepare management accounts for 3-4 holding companies ahead of year-end Preparation of consolidated financial statements Preparing memos and papers for the year-end audit, liaising with external auditors (big 4) Eliminate intercompany transactions and manage intercompany loans, interest, and reconciliations. Analyse financial data to deliver insights on group performance and support strategic decisions. Maintain and enhance internal controls to protect financial integrity and ensure data accuracy. Drive improvements in reporting systems, automation, and internal finance processes. Coordinate audit processes and liaise with senior stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration. Contribute to finance transformation projects, advising on ways to improve projects and leverage systems and tools If the role becomes permanent, you will be responsible for leading group budgeting and cashflow planning. What you'll need to succeed You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) The ideal candidate will be big 4 trained with some experience in industry in a small-medium-sized group company setting. Experience with group accounting, group consolidated reporting, group audit Ability to streamline and automate processes, currently some are more manual on Excel Ideally experience with budgeting, forecasting and cashflow planning Open-minded, confident communicator, team player, someone solution-driven who loves to learn new things What you'll get in return Flexible working options available. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Ireland is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment (Ireland) Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: group consolidation group audit group reporting Benefits: Work From Home €75 000 - €85 000