Financial Assistant

Brightwater Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwater Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finance Assistant for a public sector organisation in Ireland. The role covers general ledger, budgeting, financial reporting and systems, with exposure to international operations.

This is a two-year fixed-term contract; you will manage month-end close, prepare management reports, maintain systems, support audits and VAT matters, and drive improvements in reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger and budgeting-focused roles.
• Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills with deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day General Ledger operations and reporting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities.
• Prepare monthly management reports and budget variance analysis.
• Maintain financial systems, codes and Crystal Reports.
• Prepare and review journals, reconciliations and trade income.
• Support statutory accounts, audits and VAT matters.
• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting processes.

Skills

General Ledger

Budgeting

Financial Reporting

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Crystal Reports

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation operating within the public sector. This is a varied role offering exposure to general ledger, budgeting, financial reporting and systems, working closely with finance colleagues and stakeholders across multiple international locations. This role is initially being offered as a two year fixted term contract.

The Role

You will oversee the day-to-day General Ledger, ensuring accurate financial information, effective reporting and efficient financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing month-end and year-end close activities and general ledger operations.
• Preparing monthly management reports and budget variance analysis.
• Maintaining financial systems, reporting codes and Crystal Reports.
• Preparing and reviewing journals, reconciliations and trade income.
• Supporting statutory accounts, annual audits and VAT matters.
• Ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with internal procedures.
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems and reporting processes.

The Person

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a general ledger and budgeting-focused role.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• The ability to communicate financial information effectively and build relationships with stakeholders..

This is a great opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join an established organisation in a varied role, gaining exposure to budgeting, financial reporting and international operations.