Financial Accountant Assistant

CREGG; Galway; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant Assistant to join a finance team in Galway. This full-time position involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and assisting with key reporting processes. Candidates should have a recognized accounting qualification and strong skills in ERP systems and Microsoft Office. The role demands attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Recognised Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CPA) or recent experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent MS Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Post month-end journals for accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain integrity of accounting ledgers.
• Oversee the corporate credit card scheme.
• Review production variances and submit analyses.
• Authorise supplier and payroll payments.
• Operate monthly cash flow forecasting model.
• Assist in the preparation of financial accounts packages.
• Assist in internal and external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to collaborate

Multitasking under pressure

Team-oriented

Education

Recognised Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Financial Accountant Assistant

CREGG are seeking a Financial Accountant Assistant to join our client’s finance team in Galway. This is a full‑time position, initially on a 12‑month contract. The Financial Accountant Assistant will support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and assisting in key reporting processes. This role focuses on intercompany reconciliations, profit and loss (P&L) and balance sheet reconciliations, and various month‑end responsibilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to collaborate with different departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of intercompany balances.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Post month‑end journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of accounting ledgers, ensuring all entries are accurate and comply with accounting standards.
• Oversee the corporate credit card scheme, ensuring compliance with company policies and timely reconciliation.
• Review production variances and submit detailed analyses to the production department for review and corrective actions.
• Authorise supplier and payroll payments, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Operate the monthly cash flow forecasting model, providing insights into future cash requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial accounts packages.
• Assist in both internal and external audits, ensuring timely provision of documentation and responses.

Qualifications and Skills

• Recognised Accounting Qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA/CPA) or recently qualified previous experience in a similar role.
• Previous experience with ERP systems.
• Must have excellent MS Excel skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask under pressure in a fast‑paced working environment and meet deadlines.
• Team oriented with the ability to work on your own initiative.

For more information, please contact Gary ([e-mail]) with your CV.

Please be aware that your CV will not be shared with anyone outside of CREGG without your express permission.

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