Accountant

Conack; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conack, a fast-growing Irish construction company based in Limerick, seeks an experienced Accountant to own key finance functions within the business. You will prepare management accounts, manage reconciliations, assist with budgets and cashflows, and liaise with auditors and tax advisers to support statutory reporting.

The ideal candidate holds a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA) or equivalent experience, with strong technical and communication skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, or suitably experienced accountant with strong background.
• Previous experience in an Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
• Construction industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of management accounts, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and Revenue compliance.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and RCT within an Irish business environment.
• Experience with payroll processing would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support day-to-day operation of the Finance department.
• Carry out bank, supplier, debtor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and cashflows.
• Maintain financial records relating to subcontractors, suppliers and project expenditure.
• Assist with year-end audit file and liaise with external auditors.
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements and CRO submissions.
• Liaise with external tax advisers regarding Corporation Tax and other taxes.
• Provide financial information to internal departments.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, suppliers, subcontractors and financial institutions.
• Assist in improving financial procedures and internal controls.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Management accounts

Reconciliations

VAT & PAYE knowledge

Payroll processing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

QuickBooks

CollSoft payroll

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Conack, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing construction companies, delivering award-winning projects across a wide range of sectors. We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to take ownership of key accounting functions within a growing construction business.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and supporting schedules.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the Finance department, ensuring financial information is processed accurately and efficiently.
• Carry out regular bank, supplier, debtor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation and monitoring of budgets, forecasts and cashflows.
• Maintain accurate financial records relating to subcontractors, suppliers and project expenditure.
• Assist with the preparation of the year-end audit fileand liaise with external auditors throughout the statutory audit process.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and CRO submissions.
• Liaise with external tax advisers regarding Corporation Tax, Preliminary Corporation Tax and other tax matters.
• Provide financial information and support to internal departments including Commercial, Operations and Senior Management.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, suppliers, subcontractors and financial institutions.
• Assist in reviewing and improving financial procedures, internal controls and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Produce ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support management decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA, or a suitably experienced accountant with a strong accounting background.
• Previous experience in an Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar finance role.
• Construction industry experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of management accounts, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and Revenue compliance.
• Good understanding of VAT, PAYE and RCT within an Irish business environment.
• Experience with payroll processing would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prepare financial information accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with colleagues, suppliers, subcontractors and external advisers.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems.
• Experience with payroll software such as CollSoft or simila rwould be an advantage.
• Comfortable working within a growing, fast-paced and commercially focused organisation.

Why Join Conack?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and growing Irish construction company and become part of an experienced team delivering high-profile projects nationwide.

At Conack, you will work in a collaborative environment where your contribution is valued and where there are opportunities to develop your career as the business continues to grow.