Financial Accountant

HireIQ; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Employee wellbeing benefits

Free parking

Job summary

HireIQ in South Dublin is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to financial reporting, business performance and continuous improvement within a collaborative finance function.

You will gain exposure to group reporting, budgeting, audits and strategic decision-making, with a salary up to €75,000 DOE. This is a full-time, office-based role; sponsorship is not available, and candidates must be

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Leadership or team management experience within a medium-sized or large organisation.
• Experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including liaising with auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Analyse performance and provide insights to support management decisions
• Support continuous improvement across reporting, systems and processes

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant – South Dublin | Up to €75k D.O.E

Why should you apply?

• Salary from €65,000 - €75,000 depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management
• Exposure to group reporting, financial consolidation and strategic decision-making
• Join a growing organisation with a collaborative finance team
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme, employee wellbeing benefits and free parking

Overview

Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Qualified Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation, contributing to financial reporting, business performance and continuous improvement within a collaborative finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly management accounts
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning
• Coordinate internal and external audits, including liaising with auditors
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Analyse performance and provide insights to support management decisions
• Support continuous improvement across reporting, systems and processes

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Previous leadership or team management experience within a medium-sized or large organisation.
• Experience working with ERP or financial reporting systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable: experience in a regulated industry, a multi-entity or group finance environment, or financial consolidation and group reporting.

Additional information: salary from €65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

This is a full-time, office-based role. Sponsorship is not available at present, and candidates must be authorised to work in Ireland and hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

What’s in it for you?

This is a newly created role, brought about by the company’s growth, so you’ll be joining at an exciting time within the business. You’ll have ownership across reporting, budgeting, audit and business insight, plus a strong benefits package including Cycle-to-Work, an Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives. There’s clear scope for career development and progression within a supportive, collaborative finance team.