Financial Accountant

RBK Chartered Accountants; Longford; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBK Chartered Accountants seeks a Financial Accountant for a Longford-based manufacturing client to deliver accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and commercial support across the organisation.

The role covers month-end close, budgeting, cash flow management, VAT, grant claims, and financial analysis to assist operational and strategic decision-making, with exposure to UK and Ireland finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified/Part Qualified accounting professionals with strong technical knowledge.
• Experience with month-end close, budgeting and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with VAT, audit prep and financial compliance.
• Ability to communicate across departments and manage detail.
• Experience in manufacturing/operational finance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet).
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of records.
• Perform variance analysis on financial and operational performance.
• Process cash receipts and manage debt control.
• Monitor and manage cash flows and banking relations.
• Assist in budgeting and CAPEX reviews; maintain fixed asset registers.
• Coordinate VAT returns and grant claims (R&D, Green, Lean, Training).
• Support internal controls and audit processes across UK & Ireland operations.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end reporting

Budgeting

Reconciliations

Financial analysis

VAT knowledge

Audit preparation

Advanced Excel

Interdepartmental communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our client, a manufacturing company based in Longford, is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant to support the Finance Department in delivering accurate financial reporting, effective financial controls, and strong commercial support across the organisation. The role will focus on managing core accounting functions, supporting budgeting and audit processes, overseeing cash flow and banking activities, and providing financial analysis to assist operational and strategic decision-making.

Role Purpose

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the accurate management of financial records, reporting, controls, and compliance activities across the business. The role supports strategic decision-making through financial analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, audit coordination, and operational finance support.

The position also works closely with operational departments to support capital projects, inventory management, grant claims, and business reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare monthly management accounts including Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Perform variance analysis on financial and operational performance.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Process cash receipts and customer statements.
• Maintain debt control procedures and follow up on overdue accounts.

Cash Flow & Banking

• Monitor and manage company cash flows.
• Maintain bank discounting controls and reconciliations.
• Liaise with banking institutions regarding audits, facilities, and financial documentation.
• Support leasing applications and financing requests.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in preparation and monitoring of sales and CAPEX budgets.
• Review and assess new capital expenditure requests.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and CAPEX tracking files.

Inventory & Operational Finance

• Participate in stock review meetings relating to slow-moving stock and inventory levels.
• Conduct material usage and variance analysis.

Tax, Grants & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Coordinate R&D tax claims and IDA grant applications, including Green, Lean, and Training grants.
• Support compliance with internal controls and audit requirements across UK and Ireland operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualified/Part Qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial accounting and month-end reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of VAT, audit preparation, and financial compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills;
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across departments.
• Experience in manufacturing or operational finance environments advantageous.