Global Finance Assistant: GL, Budgeting & Reporting (2-Year FTC)

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

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.