Group Finance Assistant Controller – Reporting & Systems

Smyths Toys Superstores; Galway; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus package

33 Days Annual Leave

Defined Contribution Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

In-store discount

Maternity and Paternity payments

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Smyths Toys Superstores is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join Group Finance in Galway. You will deliver accurate statutory reporting, manage consolidation and intercompany processes, and drive improvements across financial controls.

The role also partners with IT and Tax, leads group audits, and supports system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives within the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 2+ PQE, Big 4 background preferred.
• Strong technical accounting background with FRS/FRS102 knowledge.
• Audit management and statutory reporting experience.
• System knowledge SAP or similar ERP systems desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own Group financial statutory reporting across the consolidated group.
• Manage monthly group close, consolidation, and intercompany processes.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Partner with IT and Tax to support group policies and risk management.
• Lead audits and coordinate statutory reporting across subsidiaries.

Skills

FRS102 knowledge

Audit experience

Financial reporting

SAP

Intercompany reconciliations

Communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Smyths Toys Superstores is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join Group Finance in Galway. You will deliver accurate statutory reporting, manage consolidation and intercompany processes, and drive improvements across financial controls.

The role also partners with IT and Tax, leads group audits, and supports system upgrades and digital transformation initiatives within the business.