Position Description
ESB is leading Ireland’s transition to Net Zero by 2040, delivering reliable and affordable energy through sustained investment in low‑carbon generation and resilient infrastructure. Finance Operations plays a critical role in this transition, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and robust governance to support effective decision‑making across the business.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to join Finance Operations. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound professional judgement, and a proactive approach to process improvement and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with internal stakeholders, the Senior Accountant will help ensure financial processes are efficient, compliant, and continuously improving in a complex and evolving operating environment.
This position offers the successful candidates the opportunity to work as part of a large finance team. Key priorities for Finance Operations are the delivery of best practice finance processes, digitalisation, delivering business requirements and continued staff development.
Key Responsibilities
Period close, consolidation and reconciliation activities at Group and Business Unit level
Co‑ordination of the annual statutory audit process, engagement with external auditors and delivery of outputs to key internal and external stakeholders as required
Delivery of continuous improvement initiatives and various projects within the Accounting & Reporting function
Monitoring accounting (International Financial Reporting Standards) (IFRS), technical and commercial developments and advising on their impact on the financial close of the Group
Responsibility for overseeing and reviewing accounting and reporting processes, including ensuring that relevant record to report controls are operating effectively
Overseeing the work of accountants on the team
Address ad hoc queries and decision support requests
Experience and Qualifications
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) or equivalent with at least 2 years post qualification experience
High level of accounting competency and strong analytical skills
Highly motivated – able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong IT skills
Strong understanding of financial systems and processes
Location
This position will be based in ESB’s Head Office at Fitzwilliam 27, Dublin 2. Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in‑person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in‑person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
Reporting To
BU Accounting & Reporting Manager
Why Work with Us?
Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
Career development through mentoring and training
Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
Sports and Social Clubs
Networking opportunities
Credit Union
Generous Pension
Access to staff well‑being programmes
Generous parental leave entitlements
Strong values‑based and inclusive culture
Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted
Salary
€59,900 - €70,500 per annum, depending on experience.
Closing Date
30th March 2026. Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.
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