The Financial Accountant Role at Leinster Appointments
Leinster Appointments is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of financial statements based on the general ledger, ensuring the financial integrity of statutory accounts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Management of weekly accounts process to minimize weekly to monthly differences and provide explanations for any significant stock gains/losses.
* Management of month-end close process to include preparation of journal entries, accruals, general ledger, within strict deadlines.
* Preparation of monthly reporting pack, P&L, Balance Sheet.
* Preparation of fixed assets, capex and amortisation schedules.
* Preparation of prepayment/accruals.
* Interco reconciliation/sign off.
* Preparation of general ledger reconciliations.
* General ledger spend analysis.
* Produce reports for the local site senior management team to highlight key business and operational control issues.
* Budget process support.
* Point of contact for external financial and tax auditors.
* Ad hoc queries and reports where required.
Required Skills and Experience:
* Part qualified/qualified accountant.
* Working knowledge of monthly reconciliations and identifying opportunities for development within existing control procedures.
* High awareness of current technical accounting and reporting requirements.
* Computer literate with good Excel skills with solid understanding of accounting software principles.
* Strong technical ability with financial analysis and reporting skills.
* Ability to communicate well both verbally and written.
* Excellent understanding of operational controls.
* Problem solving skills.
* Effective time management, planning and organisational skills.
About the Opportunity
This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a skilled financial professional to join our team at Leinster Appointments. If you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please apply today.