Financial Accountant, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd invites applications for a Financial Accountant based in Mullingar. The role supports monthly and annual reporting, statutory compliance, and financial controls within a hybrid working arrangement.

You will prepare management accounts, assist with audits, and liaise with tax advisors, while contributing to budgeting and finance transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in financial accounting or similar role.
• Newly Qualified Accountant status is acceptable.
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable.
• Strong month-end and year-end accounting knowledge.
• VAT/tax knowledge and regulatory familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for two entities.
• Close month-end and year-end activities.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheets.
• Analyse variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Assist with board and management reporting packs.
• Lead statutory financial statements and audits.
• Coordinate with tax advisors on VAT and taxes.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance.
• Support cash flow forecasting and banking relationships.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on budgeting and forecasting.
• Engage in finance transformation and process improvements.

Skills

Financial accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

Newly Qualified Accountant

Tools

SAP

Helios

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant
Reports To: Group Financial Controller
Location: Mullingar
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Hybrid)
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Role Summary
The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial records, supporting the monthly and annual reporting processes, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements, and assisting with financial controls and process improvements.
The role plays a key part in delivering timely financial information to management and supporting the wider finance function in achieving business objectives.
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Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts in line with reporting deadlines for two entities
• Complete month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of board and management reporting packs.

Statutory Accounts & Compliance

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Liaise with tax advisors regarding corporation tax, VAT, and other regulatory filings.

Financial Control

• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Monitor accounting processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial transactions.
• Support internal control reviews and risk management activities.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Assist with cash flow forecasting and monitoring.
• Support management of banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Monitor working capital and key financial metrics.

Business Support

• Partner with operational and departmental stakeholders on financial matters.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Person

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Experience preparing management accounts and statutory accounts.
• Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills.
• Understanding of VAT, taxation, and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP and accounting system (SAP is very desirable)

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Newly Qualified Accountant.
• Experienced in SAP.
• 3+ years' experience in a financial accounting or similar role.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.

Desirable

• Experience within a multi-entity organisation.
• Previous exposure to audit management and statutory reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Helios.