A well known Irish owned organisation with several entities is looking to hire a Group Financial Accountant in Sandyford (typically 3-4 days office based). This role would suit someone who has a few years PQE and capable of a role which involves all aspects of management accountants, reconciliations, budgeting and forecasting. Salary for this role is circa €70,000 DOE.Key Responsibilities Of The Group Financial AccountantFinancial Management & ReportingMaintain accurate financial records for each nursing home within the group.Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated groupSupport external audit processes and prepare statutory accounts in compliance withaccounting standards.Ensure timely filing of VAT and regulatory returns.Review of monthly Payment Runs.Strong understanding of Fixed Assets, AP and AR.Preparation and Review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations.Budgeting & ForecastingDevelop annual budgets in collaboration with operational managers.Monitor expenditure and revenue against budgets, highlighting variances andrecommending corrective actions.Prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.Payroll OversightOversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and analysis against budget.Business SupportProvide financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.Liaise with operations managers and care home managers to ensure financialawareness and accountability at site level.Offer support to key projects.Key Requirements Of The Group Financial AccountantQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, cashflow and financial controls.Experience with accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, or sector-specific systems).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Self-motivating and able to work on own initiative.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to work to tight deadlines.Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple priorities.Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates