Financial Accountant - Aviation

Eflexes; Munster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational aviation company in Munster, Ireland, seeks a Financial Accountant to join their team. This full-time permanent role focuses on preparing month-end accounts, managing audit processes, and identifying available government and EU grants. Candidates should have over 7 years of PQE and strong analytical skills, with tools like Excel being necessary. The position offers a competitive package, including health insurance and pension benefits. Apply by emailing your CV for further details.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension

Canteen

Gym

Parking

Qualifications

• 7+ years PQE.
• Experience with accounting software and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in preparing and filing grant claims is desirable.
• Desirable experience in managing and filing research and development tax claims.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month end accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in the annual audit preparation.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Identify financial supports available from government and EU.
• Build relationships with funding organizations.
• Prepare grant proposals and filing.
• Identify R&D projects eligible for tax credits.

Skills

ACCA

Grant Applications

Month End Accounts

Audits

Revenue Tax Credits

Capital Grants

Microsoft Suite

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

We have superb new opportunity for Financial Accountant with Shannon, Co. Clare based Aviation multinational client. Position will be offered as full time permanent role with excellent package on offer for the right candidate.

Due to continued business growth, this new position will particularly focus on the areas of Irish government and European grants, Irish Revenue Research and Development tax credits, month end accounts and inter-company reconciliations.

Responsibilities and Tasks including but not limited to the following:

• General Ledger Assist in the preparation of month end accounts including journal entries, analytical review of expenses and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting in the annual audit preparation and dealing with external auditors
• Maintaining the fixed asset register
• Grants - Identify all financial supports (R&D, Capital, Training, Green) available from national Government agencies, EU programmes, public bodies, private foundations, industry organizations and any other sources or potential grants or funding that best support the organisations business model and strategy to grow and innovate for the future.
• Build strong working relationships with the above groups to ensure the company is up to date and avails of all potential available grants.
• Co-ordinate the development and preparation of grant proposals and filing of same with the relevant authority or body.
• Work with Engineering department to identify potential research and development projects eligible for Revenue tax credits
• Preparation, filing and tracking of all credits filed with Revenue.

Person Specification:

• +7 years PQE.
• Experience with accounting software and systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in preparing and filing grant claims would be desirable but training will be given if required.
• Previous experience in managing and filing research and development tax claims is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player and ability to collaborate effectively with other teams and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to or call to discuss in confidence.

Skills:

• ACCA
• Grant Applications
• Month End Accounts
• Audits
• Revenue Tax Credits
• Capital Grants
• Microsoft Suite

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Pension
• Canteen
• Gym
• Parking