Financial Accountant Role
The Financial Accountant will join the Ireland & UK Finance Team, reporting to the Financial Controller.
About the Role
This role involves supporting reporting processes and offers exposure to the full finance function. Once established, the role will be hybrid based in Dublin.
Key Responsibilities
* Support financial processes and controls for effective governance and business improvement.
* Assist with finance initiatives and system management.
* Prepare timely monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to trial balance stage.
* Collaborate with departments on spending analysis.
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting for regional entities.
* Manage aspects of annual financial audits, liaising with external auditors.
* Mentor the Finance Team for smooth operations.
* Provide weekly project cash and entity balance reporting, managing working capital.
* Assist with commercial reconciliations, revenue, and profit recognition.
* Prepare KPI, financial, payroll, cost, and margin reports.
* Support weekly payroll, subcontractor payments, and supplier payment runs.
* Allocate overhead costs to regions and identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Complete tax returns (VAT, RCT, PAYE, VIES) and CSO/state agency returns.
* Assist with prequalification submissions and supply chain due diligence.
* Contribute to ERP and process improvement projects.
* Perform other tasks to support the business.
Requirements
* Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA).
* Construction sector experience is a plus but not essential.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously or in a team.
* Strong analytical and Excel skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
* High standard of written and spoken English.
* Eligibility to work in Ireland.
* Flexible and willing to take on various tasks.
* Willing to travel to company locations as needed.