Overview
We, a fast-growing multi-site healthcare group headquartered in Dublin, are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Accountant to join our expanding finance team. This position offers broad exposure, reporting directly to the Head of Finance and contributing to financial operations, strategic initiatives, and the implementation of scalable finance controls & structures. You’ll demonstrate ownership of core accounting cycles, drive improvements to month-end, and help scale systems and controls to support the Group’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist in preparation of the monthly management accounts for multiple entities and with group consolidation, playing a key role in the month-end close process, including journals and reconciliations
* Ensure full compliance with Irish GAAP, tax regulations, and audit requirements
* Support annual audit processes and liaise with external auditors
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
* Assist in preparing annual budgets, cash flow projections, and ongoing financial forecasts
* Deliver variance analysis with actionable insights to support business performance
* Help build financial models to support growth and investment planning
Operational Finance
* Oversee transactional finance processes including AP, AR, and bank reconciliations
* Support payroll review and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Engage directly with operations managers to ensure site-level financial discipline
* Help design and embed new processes, controls, and policies fit for scale
* Assist in standardising and automating recurring finance tasks using appropriate/available tools
Controls & Compliance
* Develop and implement effective financial controls and policies across the business
* Assist in regulatory and industry-specific compliance affecting financial operations
Projects & Strategic Growth
* Involvement in strategic finance projects such as acquisitions and systems improvements/implementations
* Provide financial support on M&A activity, including modelling and integration support
Candidate Profile
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
* At least 1–3 years’ PQE in a similar financial accountant role
* Prior experience in a multi-site, healthcare, retail, or growth-focused environment is desirable
* Technically proficient with a solid grounding in Irish financial reporting standards
* Strong Excel skills and familiarity with modern accounting platforms (NetSuite would be an advantage)
* Proactive, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting
* Demonstrates a high ownership mindset, and likes to get things done while maintaining accuracy
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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