Finance Manager – Kildare

Executive Edge Recruitment; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Edge Recruitment’s client in the medical sector seeks a qualified Finance Manager to own the day-to-day finance function at their Kildare office. You will manage accounting activities, monthly reporting, VAT submissions, payroll, and provide financial insights to support business decisions.

Ideal candidates are commercially minded, hands-on, with 2–4 years’ relevant experience and strong Excel/Sage knowledge. This is a permanent, on-site role in County Kildare.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong knowledge of day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with VAT returns and Intrastat reporting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, reconciliations).
• Oversee month-end reporting (accruals, prepayments, WIP, revenue recognition).
• Track sales orders and ensure accurate invoicing.
• Oversee AP/AR, bank accounts and cash flow management.
• Prepare/gSubmit VAT returns (Irish/UK) and Intrastat where applicable.
• Coordinate year-end audits and assist with compliance.
• Process payroll and manage expense claims.”
• Provide financial analysis to MD/Operations Manager to support decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CA/CPA qualification

Tools

Sage

BrightPay

Job description

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.