Accountant

MPG Recruitment Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MPG Recruitment Limited is partnering with a well-established Irish construction and civil engineering business to appoint a hands-on Financial Controller who will own the finance function.

The role requires a construction background, strong project accounting and the ability to support site and senior management teams. You will drive month-end closes, audits, cash flow, payroll, tax compliance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with post‑qualification experience in construction
• Experience as Financial Controller or senior finance lead
• Background in construction, civil engineering or contracting
• Strong project accounting, job costing and RCT experience
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance and payroll
• Proven ability to add value through system improvements and cash collection
• Experience leading and mentoring a team
• Advanced Excel and MS Office; Sage experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage year-end process and liaise with external auditors
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls and processes
• Run job costing and monitor project costs, margins and profitability
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and credit control
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Collaborate with site and operations teams to drive improvements

Skills

Financial management

Project accounting

Team leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

Sage

MS Office / Microsoft Excel

Job description

Onsite

MPG Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and highly successful Irish construction and civil engineering business with a long track record of delivering large-scale projects across Ireland.

The company has built an excellent reputation across construction, civil engineering, groundworks, road construction, resurfacing and associated services. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a qualified, hands‑on Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function.

A construction background is essential for this role.

You’ll understand the financial and commercial realities of project‑based work and be confident working alongside site, operational and senior management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month‑end close and deliver accurate, timely monthly management accounts
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations
• Manage the year‑end process, including statutory audits and liaison with external auditors
• Develop and maintain strong financial controls, procedures and processes

Cash, Banking & Insurance

• Manage cash flow, budgeting and forecasting
• Act as the key contact with banks and financial institutions
• Manage relationships with insurance brokers and insurers

Tax & Payroll

• Ensure full compliance across Corporation Tax, PAYE/PRSI, RCT and VAT
• Oversee payroll and subcontractor payments

Project & Commercial Finance

• Run job costing and monitor project costs, margins and profitability
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control
• Provide financial analysis and commercial insight to support strategic decisions
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team
• Build strong working relationships with operational, commercial and site teams
• Identify and drive improvements in systems, processes and efficiency

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with significant post‑qualification experience
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance lead
• Essential: background in construction, civil engineering or contracting
• Strong experience with project accounting, job costing and RCT
• Experience managing audits, tax compliance and payroll
• A track record of adding value, such as implementing new systems, improving cash collection or streamlining processes
• Experience leading and mentoring a team
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office skills; Sage experience is a distinct advantage
• Commercially aware, practical and comfortable in a busy, fast‑paced environment

What’s on Offer

• €80 – €100K salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Senior role with genuine responsibility and influence
• A key part in the continued growth of a respected Irish construction business