Assistant Manager, Record-to-Report | Finance Close Lead

Grant Thornton; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager - Record-to-Report to lead and enhance month-end close processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain robust control environments.

You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses, partnering with local offices and senior stakeholders to deliver timely, compliant financial statements and drive process improvements within a dynamic, fast-paced finance function.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA qualified with approximately 2-4 years' post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience reviewing reconciliations and complex accounting areas.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical capability.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Exposure to ERP implementation projects is desirable.
• Experience with BlackLine or similar reconciliation tools is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve month-end journal entries and accruals.
• Review fixed asset subledger reconciliations to the General Ledger.
• Review bank reconciliations and FX postings.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support ERP implementations and finance transformation initiatives.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical ability

Excel

Team supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

BlackLine

Job description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking an Assistant Manager - Record-to-Report to lead and enhance month-end close processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain robust control environments.

You will oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses, partnering with local offices and senior stakeholders to deliver timely, compliant financial statements and drive process improvements within a dynamic, fast-paced finance function.