Financial Accountant

Collins McNicholas Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a Galway-based manufacturing company. The successful candidate will prepare financial statements, manage month-end close processes, and ensure tax compliance. Candidates should hold an ACA/ACCA qualification and have a minimum of 1–2 years of experience in financial accounting, ideally in a MedTech environment. Proficiency in accounting software and strong IFRS knowledge are essential. This position is based on-site in Galway.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ post qualification experience in financial accounting.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Exposure to R&D project accounting or clinical trial cost management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Monitor inventory accounting and fixed asset accounting.

Skills

IFRS / US GAAP knowledge

Proficiency in accounting software

Inventory accounting experience

Cost of goods sold analysis

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Financial Accountant

required for Galway based manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are properly recorded.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insights to management and operational teams. Collaborate with various departments across the business to track project costs, capital expenditures, and inventory valuation.
• Monitor inventory accounting, including standard cost updates, variance analysis, and write-offs.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT, corporate tax, transfer pricing) in collaboration with external advisors.
• Manage external audits, providing detailed reconciliations and audit trails.
• Contribute to process improvement and system enhancements within the finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ post qualification experience in financial accounting, preferably within MedTech, medical devices, healthcare manufacturing, or pharmaceuticals.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS / US GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven experience in inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, or MDR compliance).
• Exposure to R&D project accounting or clinical trial cost management.
• Understanding of transfer pricing and intercompany transactions.

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role of Financial Accountant in Galway, please contact Noeleen Stewart.

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091-706712