Group Financial Accountant

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment; Bray; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Finley Professional Recruitment seeks a Group Financial Accountant to support group reporting, monthly consolidation, financial statements and the annual audit process, in a fast-paced, growing business. You will work closely with Group Finance and cross-functional teams across legal, tax, treasury, and operations, contributing to controls and process improvements.

Newly or recently qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA professionals are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or newly qualified with strong accounting knowledge.
• Experience with IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Experience with consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills; Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support annual Group financial statements under IFRS and assist with the annual audit.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Group reporting for key stakeholders.
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements under FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Lead monthly intercompany reconciliation processes.
• Research and apply technical accounting standards and guidance.
• Support improvements to finance systems, reporting processes and internal controls.
• Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement projects.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, treasury, commercial finance and operations.

Skills

Financial reporting

IFRS knowledge

Group accounting

Consolidations

Attention to detail

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Fassaroe, Bray, Co. Wicklow initially, moving to Ballycoolin, Dublin in 2027

We are seeking a Group Financial Accountant to support group reporting, monthly consolidation, financial statements and the annual audit process.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly or recently qualified finance professional looking to develop their career within a growing, fast-paced business. You will work closely with Group Finance and teams across legal, company secretarial, tax, treasury, commercial finance and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support annual Group financial statements under IFRS and assist with the annual audit.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Group reporting and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Prepare subsidiary financial statements under FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Analyse subsidiary accounts and support monthly management reporting packs.
• Lead monthly and annual intercompany reconciliation processes.
• Research and apply technical accounting standards and guidance.
• Support improvements to finance systems, technology and reporting processes.
• Contribute to finance transformation and process improvement projects.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring internal controls.
• Support period-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliation review and approval.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, treasury, commercial finance and operational teams.

About You

You will be a qualified or recently qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA professional with strong technical accounting knowledge.

Ideally, you will have:

• Financial reporting experience, preferably within industry.
• Exposure to IFRS, FRS 101 and FRS 102.
• Experience with consolidations and group accounting.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Workday experience is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive, self-driven approach with strong ownership.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset.

The Opportunity

This role offers excellent exposure to technical accounting, senior stakeholders and group finance activity during a period of significant growth. You will join a finance team focused on accuracy, strong controls, continuous improvement and better use of systems and data across the business.