Your new company Your new company has been one of the foremost Irish family-owned manufacturing success stories in the Galway and wider Connacht region over the last decade. Manufacturing, distributing and selling eco-friendly and sustainable multi-use products for the agriculture, healthcare, veterinary and construction industries, they have experienced unprecedented growth and expect to continue on this trajectory for the foreseeable future. Most recently, they have expanded their enterprise by acquiring a company in the US and further growing their sales across the UK and Europe. It really is an exciting time to join this forward thinking organisation as they continue to surpass all expectations. Your new role You will act as 'second-in-command' to the Head of Finance within a small finance function. You will co-ordinate the month-end process producing management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgeting, financial analysis of costs and variances etc. You will also be responsible for all financial reporting of a smaller international entity. In addition, you will gain management exposure as you will be tasked with co-ordinating AP and AR functions in time. As the company continues to grow, you will be given other ad-hoc duties across the business from an operational and commercial point of view. What you'll need to succeed You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) and have at least 2-3 years post-qualified experience preferably in a similar industry. You will have exposure to producing month-end management accounts in a fast-paced SME environment and will have excellent financial reporting skills. You must also be an effective team player as well as retaining the ability to work autonomously. In addition, strong communication skills are a must as you will be required to play a central role in the organisation with many stakeholders outside of the finance function. What you'll get in return You will get a competitive market salary reflective of experience. You will also get the opportunity to work in one of the most progressive businesses in the West of Ireland who have continued to grow and grow in recent times. You will get the opportunity to take your career to the next level by learning from a highly experienced Head of Finance as well as gaining the opportunity to put your own stamp on a company trending heavily in the right direction. 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 about 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: Financial Accountant Senior Accountant Qualified Accountant Benefits: €60 000-€70 000 DOE