Finance Manager – Kildare

Executive Edge Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Edge Recruitment is seeking a Finance Manager for a permanent, office-based role in Kildare. You will own the day-to-day finance function, delivering robust financial reporting and controls while working closely with the MD and Operations Manager.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 2–4 years' experience, proficient in Excel and Sage, with payroll exposure and VAT/Intrastat knowledge. You will drive process improvements and provide strategic financial insights.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 2–4 years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience with VAT and Intrastat reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll software advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheets).
• Oversee month-end reporting, accruals, prepayments, WIP and revenue recognition.
• Coordinate VAT/Intrastat returns and year-end audits.
• Process payroll and employee expense claims in line with guidelines.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to management.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Job description

Finance Manager - Kildare

Our client, an established business operating within the medical sector, is looking to recruit a qualified Finance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded accountant who enjoys a hands-on role, with responsibility for financial reporting, controls and the overall management of the accounts function. Working closely with the Managing Director and Operations Manager, you will provide valuable financial insight to support business performance and decision-making.

This is a permanent, office-based position in Kildare.

The Role

• Manage the day-to-day finance and accounting activities of the business.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and account reconciliations.
• Manage month-end reporting, including accruals, prepayments, work in progress and revenue recognition.
• Track sales orders and ensure timely and accurate invoicing.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank accounts, credit cards and cash flow.
• Prepare and submit Irish and UK VAT returns, where applicable, and manage Intrastat returns.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support financial compliance.
• Process payroll and manage employee expense claims and allowances in line with Revenue guidelines.
• Work closely with the Managing Director and Operations Manager to provide financial analysis and insight into business performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.
• Provide general office support, including responding to emails and telephone calls as required.

The Person

• Qualified accountant with 2-4 years' relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.
• Knowledge of BrightPay payroll software would be an advantage.
• Experience with VAT returns and Intrastat reporting.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of the finance function.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with management and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently and identify opportunities for improvement.