Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Our client is looking for a skilled Financial Accountant to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to deliver exceptional financial and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients within the financial services sector.

As part of the finance team, you'll play a key role in providing high-quality reporting, ensuring compliance, and building strong client relationships.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:

• Oversee the onboarding process for new clients, setting up tailored service frameworks to meet their specific needs.
• Prepare and deliver management accounts on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Draft statutory and consolidated financial statements.
• Manage audit packs and provide support during external audits.
• Handle payroll processing, VAT, PAYE/PRSI, and corporation tax returns.
• Reconcile bank accounts and monitor cash flow.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable for client companies.
• Liaise with clients to gather necessary information, meet reporting deadlines, and address their requirements.
• Ensure client queries are resolved promptly, maintaining a high level of service quality.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members.

What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CPA, or CIMA).
• Solid knowledge of Irish GAAP and IFRS (experience with US GAAP is a plus).
• A degree with at least a 2.2 honours or equivalent.
• Experience in a finance department within a commercial organisation (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, including handling large datasets.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work effectively.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a team setting.

What's on Offer
Our client offers a competitive package, including:

• Competitive salary
• Pension and health insurance
• Hybrid working options
• Support for professional qualifications
• Annual Christmas bonus and discretionary performance bonus
• Sports club allowance and wellness initiatives, including seminars, an Employee Assistance Programme, and participation in schemes like Bike to Work

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment while working with a diverse and international client base.

OK, I am interested. What is next?

To apply for the role, please share your CV. If you want to explore further, please contact us at Engage People.

About Engage People

Engage People is a specialist Irish recruitment firm, connecting ambitious career-orientated candidates and clients. We have deep expertise across three niche strands:

• Accountancy & Financial across Commercial Organisations & Professional Services
• Banking, International Financial Services & Insurance Sector
• Technology