Financial Accountant

CJ Hiring; Galway; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Hiring is recruiting a Financial Accountant for a large construction company in the Galway area. This 15 month maternity cover contract with a view to a permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to the month end process and financial reporting.

The role suits a qualified or part qualified accountant who can work accurately within a busy team and support budgeting, forecasts and variance analyses across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post graduate accounting experience gained in Ireland.
• A relevant accounting qualification or progress towards one.
• Strong Excel skills with careful attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support month end close.
• Maintain reconciliations and review financial records for accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support statutory reporting, audit requests and tax compliance as required.
• Work with colleagues across the business to provide clear financial information.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Postgraduate accounting qualification or progress towards one

Job description

CJ Hiring is recruiting a Financial Accountant for a large construction company in the Galway area. This is a 15 month maternity cover contract with a view to a permanent position.

The role

You will support the finance function with financial reporting and day to day accounting. The position will suit a qualified or part qualified accountant who can work accurately with a busy team and contribute to the month end process.

Typical responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and support month end close.
• Maintain reconciliations and review financial records for accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Support statutory reporting, audit requests and tax compliance as required.
• Work with colleagues across the business to provide clear financial information.

What we are looking for

• At least one year of post graduate accounting experience gained in Ireland.
• A relevant accounting qualification or progress towards one.
• Strong Excel skills and careful attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Construction industry experience is preferred but is not essential.