Financial Accountant - Galway - 12 Month Contract
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Smyths Toys
Smyths Toys is one of the world's largest specialty retailers of children's toys. We operate both online and via our physical retail stores, with hundreds of stores across Europe and the UK. We source our product range from an extensive array of UK, European, and international suppliers.
About The Role
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team on a 12 month contract, with the potential for a full time position after this. This role is located at our Head Office in Galway.
Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 (depending on experience)
Responsibilities
* Analysis of financial and non-financial data to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and maximize revenue.
* Involvement in period end close activities and Management accounts preparation including P&L and Balance Sheet for a number of statutory entities.
* Analyse and interpret complex, high-volume information to effectively solve problems and aid decision making.
* Responsibility for reconciling and reporting key costs in the P&L and business streams, along with monthly reviews with budget holders.
* Assist in preparation of year-end statutory accounts for several group companies, including consolidation accounts.
* Project work as directed by Head of Finance / Finance Director, focusing on automation and process improvement.
* Mentor junior staff across various sub-departments (Accounts Payable, Reporting, etc.).
* Key role in year-end external audit of the Financial Statements.
* Involvement in the preparation of annual budgets and cashflow forecasts for the group.
The Ideal Candidate
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA).
* 1-2 Years PQE in practice or industry.
* Strong analytical/data analysis skills are essential.
* Ability to understand and manage complex intercompany/consolidation accounting processes.
* Experience in Group/multi-country entities is an advantage.
* Experience in SAP is an advantage.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues in other departments.
* High level of commercial awareness and an ability to shape the future of the business, not just analyse the past.
Benefits
* An attractive and competitive salary, reviewed annually in line with performance.
* A benefits package inclusive of:
o 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service.
o Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement.
o In-store discount.
o Company sick pay scheme.
o Enhanced maternity and paternity payments.
o Life event gifts.
o Length of service awards.
o Life assurance cover.
o Employee assistance programme.
o Bike to work scheme.
o An active Sports & Social Club.
Smyths Toys is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Retail
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