Financial Accountant

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Qualified Accountant to take full ownership of our financial operations. You will oversee all financial controls, lead process improvements, and provide strategic decision-making support to drive growth and cost efficiency.

Key responsibilities include managing accounts payable/receivable, taxation compliance, and billing for the domestic customer base. You will partner with management to identify efficiencies and present insights to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Must be ACCA/ACA/CPA qualified with 2+ years post-qualification experience in a financial management role.
• Proven leadership with strong people management and organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with focus on internal controls and robust processes.
• Proactive in upgrading systems, workflows and professional skill sets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced IT literacy, Excel expert and experience with modern accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Own all financial controls including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Taxation compliance.
• Manage and oversee the billing process for domestic customers.
• Lead strategic process reviews to improve system efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Partner with management to identify operational efficiencies and streamline workflows.
• Deliver analysis and decision-support to senior management.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests and business analysis as required by Business Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Communication

Excel

Accounting software

Education

ACCA / ACA / CPA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Location: 5 days onsite

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented Qualified Accountant to take full ownership of our financial operations. As a key member of our management team, you will oversee all aspects of financial control, lead process improvement initiatives, and provide strategic decision-making support to drive business growth, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume full accountability for all financial controls, including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Taxation compliance.
• Manage and oversee the billing process for our domestic customer base.
• Instigate, drive, and execute strategic process reviews to continuously improve system efficiencies and reduce operational costs across the business.
• Partner with key management personnel to identify operational efficiencies and streamline workflows across departments.
• Deliver insightful analysis and high-level decision-making support to the senior management team.
• Respond to ad-hoc reporting requests and business analysis as required by Business Managers.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• ACCA / ACA / CPA qualified with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a similar financial management role.
• Proven leadership capabilities with strong people management and organizational skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a sharp focus on internal controls, robust processes, and meticulous attention to detail.
• A proactive drive to continuously upgrade systems, workflows, and professional skill sets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced IT literacy, including expert-level Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel) and experience with modern accounting software.