Financial Accountant

Darwin Hawkins; Sligo; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus

Pension

Job summary

Darwin Hawkins is partnering with a well-regarded, growing organisation in Sligo to recruit a Financial Accountant. The role offers hybrid working, exposure to financial reporting, analysis and senior stakeholders, and clear opportunities for career progression.

You will own a broad range of financial reporting activities, support planning and controls, mentor junior staff, and help drive process improvements. The package includes a competitive base salary, bonus, pension and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting – Preparation and review of financial statements and supporting information.
• Reporting & Analysis – Review financial performance and provide analysis of movements.
• Stakeholder Management – Work with senior stakeholders and provide financial support.
• Financial Controls – Support strong controls and high-quality reporting.
• Planning – Manage multiple pieces of work with deadlines.
• Team Development – Mentor junior team members.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Financial reporting

Technical accounting

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior staff

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant – Excellent Career Progression

Sector: Industry

Location: Sligo (Hybrid)

Salary: €70,000 plus bonus, pension & benefits

Our Client

Our client is a well-regarded and growing organisation based in Sligo. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add a qualified Financial Accountant to their team.

Why should you apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a broad and varied role with strong exposure to financial reporting, analysis and senior stakeholders. You will take ownership of key areas of finance while developing your technical and commercial experience.

The organisation provides excellent scope for career progression and professional development, alongside hybrid and flexible working arrangements. There is also an attractive overall package including bonus, pension and additional benefits.

Who should apply?

This role would suit a qualified accountant looking to take the next step in their career. You will have the following experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting knowledge
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience reviewing work or mentoring junior team members would be beneficial

Role and Reporting Lines

Working closely with senior management, you will take responsibility for a broad range of financial reporting and accounting activities while supporting the wider team.

• Financial Reporting – Preparation and review of financial statements and supporting financial information.
• Reporting & Analysis – Review financial performance and provide clear analysis of key movements and issues.
• Stakeholder Management – Work closely with senior stakeholders and provide financial and technical support as required.
• Financial Controls – Support strong financial controls and ensure a high standard of financial reporting.
• Planning – Manage multiple pieces of work, ensuring key deadlines and reporting requirements are achieved.
• Team Development – Review work and provide support and guidance to more junior members of the team.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and overall efficiency.