Financial Accountant (Maternity Cover - 12 month FTC)

Nostra; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Health Insurance

On-site Gym

Employee Assistance Program

Company Events

Generous Professional Development Budg

Job summary

Nostra Technologies in Dublin is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join our Finance department on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role offers broad exposure across the full finance function and a path to industry progression in a high-growth MSP.

This position supports month-end close, reporting, VAT/PAYE, and statutory filings, with emphasis on FP&A, automation, Power BI, and finance process improvements.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA with up to 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Excel; interest in Power BI and automation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work across finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Month-End close, journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations.
• Prepare cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• P&L variance analysis and management commentary.
• VAT and PAYE filings; assist statutory statements under FRS 102.
• Support FP&A and budgeting with commercial analysis.
• Drive process improvements and SOP development.

Skills

Strong technical accounting

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Finance process improvement

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Strong written and verbal comms

Proactive, ownership mindset

Education

ACA or ACCA (0-2 PQE)

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Job description

Nostra Technologies is a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Ireland, dedicated to delivering advanced IT solutions that enable businesses to build reliable, secure, and scalable IT foundations. With a commitment to continuous improvement, we serve a diverse range of industries, providing exceptional services that empower our clients to focus on their core business goals.

Nostra is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join our Finance department initially on a 12-month fixed term contract looking to make their move into industry or progress their career in a high-growth business. This is a broad, hands-on role designed to provide experience across the full finance function rather than specialising in one area.

A key priority for Nostra’s Finance function is to maximise the capabilities of our newly implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform and invest in the team’s adoption and development of AI-enabled tools.

Nostra has offices in Dublin (HQ), Galway, Cork and Belfast. This role will be Dublin based.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close and Reporting

• Prepare and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and consolidation entries, and complete timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare cash flow reporting and cash flow forecasting.
• Perform P&L variance analysis and investigate key movements.
• Support the monthly close and preparation of management accounts and Board packs, including clear commentary on financial performance and key business drivers.
• Prepare and submit all VAT and PAYE filings.
• Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and year-end reporting under FRS 102.
• Support external audit processes by providing required documentation, reconciliations and audit responses.
• Support the newly established FP&A team in delivering commercial analysis to the business and in the budgeting process.
• Work with the wider business to resolve accounting and reporting issues.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

• Continuously assess existing processes to identify control gaps, compliance risks and improvement opportunities.
• Validate that internal controls are implemented and operational to ensure financial and business risks are identified and mitigated.

Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements across accounting workflows, leveraging automation and best practices to increase efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Support the development of finance procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

• Newly qualified ACA or ACCA (0-2 PQE).
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Interest in Power BI, Power Query, automation and finance process improvement.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a willingness to understand the wider business.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, hands-on and comfortable taking ownership.
• Generous Professional Development Budget.
• Company Pension.
• Health Insurance.
• On-site Gym.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Company Events.

At Nostra we value our people. We are a passionate team committed to doing our best, our values are trust, accountability, expertise, people, integrity, and empathy. These values form a central part of our recruitment process. Nostra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.