Finance Manager

STRIVE Search; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search represents a growing Irish technology business in the telecommunications space seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function and provide direct support to the executive team.

Based in Wicklow, the role covers AP/AR, invoicing, VAT, month-end processes and the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports, with frequent interaction with external accountants and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a Finance Manager, Bookkeeper or Accounting role.
• Hands-on experience across AP and AR, with Xero.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of costs, margins and financial performance.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and communicating directly with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day finance function across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments, reconciliations and cash flow.
• Complete month-end processes and prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage VAT and other statutory returns, working closely with external accountants where required.
• Provide financial insight, variance analysis and commentary to support executive decision-making.

Skills

AP/AR management

Xero

Bank reconciliations

VAT

Month-end

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is a growing Irish technology business operating in the telecommunications and communications space. They are looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function, with direct exposure to the executive team and the opportunity to have a real impact as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day finance function across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Oversee invoicing, collections, supplier payments, reconciliations and cash flow.
• Complete month-end processes and prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage VAT and other statutory returns, working closely with external accountants where required.
• Provide financial insight, variance analysis and commentary to support executive decision-making.

Requirements:

• 3+ years' experience in a similar Finance Manager, Bookkeeper or Accounting role.
• Strong hands-on experience across both AP and AR, with experience using Xero.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations, VAT and month-end processes.
• Commercially minded, with an understanding of costs, margins and financial performance.
• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership and communicating directly with senior stakeholders..