Contract GL Accountant – Galway (6-Month)

Cpl; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL is seeking a General Ledger Accountant for a temporary six‑month assignment based in Galway. The role sits in the Corporate Finance Services team and supports period‑end close, financial reporting and regulatory obligations.

Key duties include monthly reporting, journal preparation, reconciliations, intercompany activity and multi‑currency bank reconciliations, with involvement in audits and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or College Level Degree or equivalent.
• 0 - 5 years relevant experience – preferably with Shared Service Centre and multinational corporation background.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Able to summarize financial data into high quality, accurate and usable summaries.
• Strong computer skills especially MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of Monthly Financial Reports, Annual Financial Statements and any other internal or external reports required.
• Assist in transition of GL functions into and out of the CFS team.
• Develop new and streamline existing processes and systems to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with team to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations and analysis for month-end close.
• Support external audits and local statutory audits as required.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

CPL is seeking a General Ledger Accountant for a temporary six‑month assignment based in Galway. The role sits in the Corporate Finance Services team and supports period‑end close, financial reporting and regulatory obligations.

Key duties include monthly reporting, journal preparation, reconciliations, intercompany activity and multi‑currency bank reconciliations, with involvement in audits and process improvements.