Accountant Banking Manager

The Recruitment Bureau; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Bureau is seeking an Accountant Banking Manager based in Ireland to oversee bank reconciliations, reporting, and fuel card reconciliations across Europe. The role involves managing a banking team, ensuring compliance with controls, and driving process improvements within a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate has 5-10 years in a senior finance role, with professional accounting qualifications and strong SAP/Excel capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in a senior role in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Qualified Accountant with relevant industry experience preferred.
• Strong people management skills.
• Proficient in SAP and Excel; experience with SAP is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank reconciliations and accounting, and oversee daily reconciliation of bank accounts to SAP.
• Oversee bank clearing accounts and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Prepare and maintain periodic cashflow forecasts and monitor bank accounts.
• Review and approve daily payments and month-end reporting for all countries.
• Manage fuel card reconciliations and verification of card credits.
• Lead and develop a high-performing banking team with succession planning and coaching.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

All of our jobs are based in Louth/ Meath/ Cavan/ Monaghan/ North Dublin.

Reporting directly to the Head of Finance Operations you will be responsible for the effective Management of bank reconciliations and accounting, bank account management and reporting, and fuel card reconciliations across Europe.

Overview of Role:

Our client based in CoLouth/ Meath/ is seeking an Accountant Banking Manager. Permanent role with hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

• Bank Reconciliations & Accounting
• Manage the banking team to ensure the daily reconciliation of bank accounts to SAP.
• Manage the daily clearing of all credit card/bank card transactions between the bank and SAP.
• Oversee and monitor all bank clearing accounts, supporting the team in identifying issues and ensuring their timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with all banking controls across the team.
• Bank Account Management & Reporting
• Manage the daily monitoring of the bank accounts to ensure funds are in place to meet business requirements.
• Prepare and maintain periodic cashflow forecasts.
• Manage banking access for existing and new employees.
• Ensure all banking frameworks are reviewed, updated and approved as per company guidelines.
• Review and approval of daily payments.
• EOD (End of Day) missing batch reporting, reconciling in-house systems to SAP, follow-up on issues and resolution.
• Responsible for all month end reporting requirements for all countries, including bank reconciliations,
• Company compliance requirements, clearing.
• Fuel Card reconciliations and verification of card credits.
• Ensuring prompt clearing of all key reconciliation accounts relating to fuel card transactions.
• Working with our customers to validate and ensure accurate re-imbursement of non-fuel shop sale transactions.
• People Management
• Develop a high performing team to support the existing business units and the continued growth of the organisation.
• Lead and manage the team, ensuring clear objectives are set and that succession planning, training and development plan are in place to support performance and progression.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to support individual and team effectiveness.
• Ensure effective cross training is in place across the team.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Manage employee queries and requests, including annual leave planning and arranging appropriate cover.
• Support staff in navigating organisational change.
• Ensure all people management activities are carried out in line with company policies.
• Support the Head of Finance Operations / Finance Director on ad hoc projects as and when required.
• Promote continuous improvement within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency.
• Ensure consistent banking approach across all regions.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the team and with key stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

5-10 years’ experience in a senior role in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Qualified Accountant with relevant industry experience preferred.

Experience Strong people management skills.

Proven ability to manage and work as part of a team.

Microsoft products, including Excel, SAP experience is an Advantage.