Group Financial Accountant

Martina Quinn - Finance Recruitment; Clarecastle; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension

Healthcare

Job summary

Martina Quinn - Finance Recruitment is recruiting for a well-established organisation within the aviation sector in Shannon. The Group Accountant will report to the Group Financial Controller and lead the month-end close, consolidated reporting, and financial analysis to inform decision-making.

You will supervise a small team, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure robust financial controls in a hybrid work environment, with opportunities for development within a respected finance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 1–2 years PQE.
• Strong IFRS, financial reporting and statutory accounts knowledge.
• Confident communicator with good organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, preparation of monthly management accounts and consolidated group reporting.
• Oversee Accounts Payable/Receivable within Shared Services Centre and manage two direct reports.
• Coordinate internal audits, maintain financial controls and support governance requirements.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical ability

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA

Job description

Meet Your Potential Employer

Martina Quinn - Finance Recruitment is recruiting for a well-established organisation within the aviation sector in Shannon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with a strong presence in the Mid-West and a diverse range of business activities.

The business offers a professional, collaborative working environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational performance, financial governance and strategic decision-making.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Accountant will play an important role within the Group Finance team, with responsibility for financial reporting, month-end close, consolidated accounts and financial controls.

You will lead the month-end close process, preparing monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and consolidated group reporting, while providing financial analysis and commentary on business performance. You will also support annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning and take responsibility for the preparation of consolidated statutory financial statements.

The role includes overseeing the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions within the Shared Services Centre, managing and developing two direct reports.

In addition to financial reporting, you will play a key role in coordinating internal audits, maintaining financial controls and supporting the Group's risk management and corporate governance requirements. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, external auditors and tax advisers, while contributing to process improvements and greater efficiencies across the finance function.

Your Profile

You will be a Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA) with 1-2 years PQE, ideally with strong technical accounting knowledge, particularly IFRS, financial reporting and statutory accounts.

Candidates coming directly from a large accountancy practice with strong audit experience are encouraged to apply. Previous exposure to group consolidations, internal controls or governance would be advantageous but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent organisational and analytical skills, capable of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines. Previous experience supervising or mentoring team members would be beneficial.

Your Reward

• Excellent benefits on offer including hybrid, pension and healthcare

You will gain valuable exposure to group financial reporting, consolidations, governance and senior finance leadership, while developing your people management experience in a broad and varied role.

The position offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a well-established organisation, working alongside an experienced finance team.