Financial Accountant

Red Chair Recruitment; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work week

Salary negotiable

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment represents a growing accountancy business in County Cork seeking a Financial Accountant to lead a team of accountants and trainees. You will prepare and review management accounts, monitor controls, oversee working capital and provide full financial services to a portfolio of retail clients.

The position is full‑time with a hybrid working week, based between Cork City and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with professional designation in CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• 3+ years’ experience, ideally in practice.
• Retail sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management accounts with focus on margins and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee working capital management and cash flow planning.
• Provide full financial control services to retail clients including supermarkets and convenience stores.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants and trainees.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Client communication

Team development

Education

Accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our clients, a growing accountancy business in County Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to work with leading national retail brands while leading a team of accountants and trainees in a dynamic and expanding environment. The company in question is conveniently located between Cork City and Killarney This is a full – time position with a hybrid working week offered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review management accounts, focusing on gross margin variances and implementing action plans for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee working capital management, ensuring optimal cash flow and financial planning.
• Provide full financial control services to a portfolio of retail sector clients, including supermarkets and convenience stores.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accountants and trainees, fostering a high-performance culture.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• 3+ years’ experience, ideally in practice.
• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and client communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounts preparation, financial reporting, and IT systems.
• Ability to train, manage, and develop staff effectively.
• Retail sector experience (preferred but not essential).

Salary is open to negotiation based on experience with additional package and in the region of €55,000 – €65,000.