Financial Accountant

CareerWise Recruitment; Burlington; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for an industry-leading laboratory solutions client in Burlington. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, managing payroll, and supporting the CFO with financial insights. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with over 5 years of experience in a commercial role. This position offers a full-time contract and an opportunity to impact financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a financial accountant role in a commercial business.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and transaction processing.
• Experience in using financial software and ERP systems, ideally SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the finance team.
• Manage claims processes for funding to maximize opportunities.
• Support the CFO in the preparation of group reports and budgets.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Transaction processing

SAP

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

A Financial Accountant is required by CareerWise Recruitment for an industry leading laboratory solutions client for a fulltime role based in Galway.

The Financial Accountant will lead the operational aspects of the company’s finance function. This role involves managing the financial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, preparing reports, and supporting the CFO with financial insights to guide decision-making.

THE ROLE:

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations across the finance team, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations and general ledger management.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to gather necessary data, ensure compliance with internal processes and systems and completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Manage claims processes for funding to ensure that we adhere to procedural requirements and maximise funding opportunities for the business.
• Process monthly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payment of salaries, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
• Support the CFO in the preparation of group reports, financial summaries, and ad hoc analyses.
• Assist the CFO in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, working with department heads to ensure alignment with operational objectives.
• Manage the financial modules in SAP, ensuring proper configuration and usage aligned with accounting standards and internal controls.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience (5+) in a financial accountant role in a commercial business.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and transaction processing.
• Experience in using financial software and ERP systems, ideally SAP.

Please call Laura Gallagher today for further information on 087- 4526468 or email: [e-mail]

CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors.

We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.

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