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 Accountant
* Financial Management & Reporting
* Maintain accurate financial records for each nursing home within the group.
* Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated group
* Support external audit processes and prepare statutory accounts in compliance with
* accounting 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 & Forecasting
* Develop annual budgets in collaboration with operational managers.
* Monitor expenditure and revenue against budgets, highlighting variances and
* recommending corrective actions.
* Prepare cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate liquidity for operations.
* Payroll Oversight
* Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and analysis against budget.
* Business Support
* Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
* Liaise with operations managers and care home managers to ensure financial
* awareness and accountability at site level.
* Offer support to key projects.
Key Requirements Of The Group Financial Accountant
* Qualified 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.
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