QUALIFIED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT CONFIDENTIAL CLIENT Suitable for candidates based in: Kildare, Laois, Kilkenny, Carlow or West Dublin (easy commute to HQ) Contract: Permanent Industry: High-Growth Multi-Entity / Multi-Jurisdiction Group Reporting to: Financial Controller Our client, a rapidly expanding international group operating across Ireland, the UK, and the US, is seeking a highly driven Qualified Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team. This newly created position is ideal for candidates located in Kildare, Laois, or West Dublin, offering a manageable commute coupled with hybrid flexibility. This is a hands-on role with significant scope for progression and exposure, particularly suited to an ambitious accountant who wants to take ownership of monthly reporting, audit delivery, and compliance across a dynamic, scaling group. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Management Accounts Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts across several group entities spanning three jurisdictions. Produce high-quality variance analysis, commentary, and board-level packs. Lead month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring all group reporting deadlines are achieved. Maintain clean, well-documented balance sheet reconciliations with timely issue resolution. Compliance, Controls & Audit Enhance and maintain robust internal controls and financial governance structures. Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process end-to-end. Prepare and submit VAT, RCT, CIS, and Corporation Tax filings across Ireland, the UK, and the US. Ensure all statutory filings (CRO, Companies House) are completed accurately and on time. Oversee daily treasury operations including cash-flow monitoring, liquidity management, and approval protocols. Commercial & Operational Finance Serve as a key finance lead in the implementation of a new ERP system, including process design, testing, and training. Support broader finance operations including payroll, AR, AP, budgeting, and forecasting. Build strong working relationships with business stakeholders, acting as a trusted finance business partner. Drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting quality, and financial controls. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with a minimum of 1-2 years PQE. Strong technical accounting, reporting, and compliance experience. Confident working in fast-paced, high-volume or multi-entity environments. Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills. A proactive, resilient team player with an eye for detail and appetite for process improvement. ERP and treasury experience an advantage but not essential. What Our Client Offers A supportive, people-first culture and collaborative working environment. Real career progression opportunities in a business undergoing significant growth. Competitive salary, reviewed annually. Hybrid working (typically 12 days from home). Flexible Benefits Programme: Health Insurance, Pension, Gym Membership, or Additional Annual Leave. Income Protection & Life Assurance. If you are a motivated, qualified accountant particularly based in Kildare, Laois, Carlow or West Dublin and are seeking a broad and impactful role with clear career progression, we would love to hear from you. Skills: financial accountant management accountant qualified accountant Financial Reporting financial controls financial compliance Benefits: pension