Safegard Systems, based in Bray, Ireland, part of the Swegon Group, specializes in fire dampers, smoke dampers and damper control & monitoring systems. We are recruiting an experienced Finance Manager to oversee daily finance operations, provide forecasting and budgeting support, and report on sales and orders.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Monthly management accounts and accounts preparation
Balance sheet preparation and regular reviews
Manage Accounts reconciliations
Perform or review manual Journal Entries, as required
Fixed Assets
Support CAPEX requests & approval
Personnel management of Admin Controller
Tax Compliance: Bi-monthly Irish VAT Returns - Quarterly UK VAT Returns
Take lead on external audit, liaising with external auditors
Liaise with local accounting firm to prepare statutory accounts and taxation filings
Support local Managers with the review and disposal of obsolete stock
Proactively managing workload to ensure all deadlines are met within month‑end timetable
Supporting fellow team members in the day to day running of the Finance department
Monthly payroll and salary payments
Review and authorisation of AP payment runs
Expense and credit card review
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE or equivalent
AAT or CIMA/ACCA Studier
Desirable
A finance or accounting degree would be an advantage
Experience
Essential
5+ years experience in a similar role.
Competent Excel User (Vlookups and Sumifs)
Desirable
Experience of ERP Systems
Experience within a manufacturing environment
We Offer
We offer exciting challenges in a global environment, development opportunities, a flexible culture that supports work‑life balance, and a commitment to personal qualities, diversity, and gender equality.
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