Finance Accountant - ERP Upgrade & Sustainability Reporting

Barden | B Corp; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Barden is seeking an experienced Accountant on a fixed-term contract to join its finance team overseeing Ireland and the UK operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the month-end close, manage payroll and VAT, and contribute to budgeting and reporting.

This broad role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and the ability to handle confidential data under deadline pressure while supporting CSRD and sustainability reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in month-end and reconciliations.
• Experience with VAT, PAYE, and payroll.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close and produce the monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and file Irish and UK VAT, Intrastat, and PAYE returns.
• Run weekly payroll and monthly expenses.
• Keep bank, stock, and fixed asset reconciliations accurate and current.
• Support the ERP upgrade and the CSRD and sustainability project.
• Contribute to budgets, audits, and reporting for the CFO and leadership team.

Skills

Month-end processes

Reconciliations

Payroll

VAT knowledge

Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Barden is seeking an experienced Accountant on a fixed-term contract to join its finance team overseeing Ireland and the UK operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will own the month-end close, manage payroll and VAT, and contribute to budgeting and reporting.

This broad role requires strong Excel skills, familiarity with ERP systems, and the ability to handle confidential data under deadline pressure while supporting CSRD and sustainability reporting.