Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a growing accountancy business in County Cork. You will lead a team of accountants and trainees while delivering management accounts, improving gross margins and cost efficiency.

Based in a hybrid role between Cork City and Killarney, you will oversee internal controls, cash flow planning, and reporting for a portfolio of retail clients including supermarkets and convenience stores.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA designation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management accounts, focusing on gross margin variances and cost reduction.
• 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.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Client communication

IT systems proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (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.