Senior Accountant
Dublin 11 | Hybrid Working | Salary Up to €70,000 + Benefits
Are you a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career and progress towards a Financial Controller position?
Our client, a well-established and growing business based in Dublin 11, is seeking an ambitious Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused accountant who wants to take ownership of the finance function, manage a finance team, and gain the experience required to progress into a Financial Controller role.
Candidates must come from an industry background, ideally within manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, logistics, engineering, construction or a similar operational environment. Applications from candidates moving directly from practice will not be considered.
The Role
This is a broad and hands‑on finance position where you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day management of the finance department while supporting senior management with financial reporting and business performance.
You will oversee all aspects of finance operations and ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to support strategic decision‑making.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the month‑end close process and ensuring deadlines are met
Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
Overseeing all day‑to‑day accounting activities across the finance function
Managing and developing members of the finance team
Reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining strong financial controls
Supporting budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management activities
Monitoring business performance and providing meaningful financial analysis
Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Assisting with year‑end accounts preparation and audit processes
Managing relationships with auditors, banks and external advisors
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and operational efficiencies
Supporting senior leadership with strategic planning and commercial decision‑making
Taking ownership of finance projects and process improvement initiatives
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Experience working within industry is essential
Background within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, engineering, construction or a similar sector
Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
Previous experience supervising or mentoring finance staff is desirable
Excellent understanding of financial controls and accounting processes
Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercially minded with a proactive approach to improving business performance
The Opportunity
This role offers the chance to gain broad finance exposure within a growing organisation while taking on increasing responsibility across the finance function.
You will work closely with senior management and have a clear pathway towards a future Financial Controller position. The role will suit an ambitious accountant who enjoys a hands‑on environment and wants to develop both their technical and leadership skills.
What's on Offer
Salary up to €70,000
Hybrid working arrangement
Excellent career progression opportunities
Exposure to all areas of finance and business operations
Opportunity to develop into a Financial Controller role
Supportive and collaborative working environment
If you are a qualified accountant from a manufacturing, distribution or similar industry background and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your updated CV to:
Laura O'ConnorSigmar AccountancyEmail: loconnor@sigmar.iePhone: 086 012 1211
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