Hybrid Financial Accountant — Lead & Develop Retail Clients

Red Chair Recruitment; Munster; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a growing accountancy business in County Cork. You will lead a team of accountants and trainees while delivering management accounts, improving gross margins and cost efficiency.

Based in a hybrid role between Cork City and Killarney, you will oversee internal controls, cash flow planning, and reporting for a portfolio of retail clients including supermarkets and convenience stores.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ACA designation.
• 3+ years’ experience, ideally in practice.
• Strong financial analysis, problem-solving and client communication skills.
• Proficiency in accounts preparation, financial reporting and IT systems.
• Ability to train, manage and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review management accounts, focusing on gross margin variances and cost reduction.
• Evaluate and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee working capital management, ensuring optimal cash flow and financial planning.
• Provide full financial control services to a portfolio of retail sector clients, including supermarkets and convenience stores.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants and trainees.

Skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Client communication

IT systems proficiency

Education

Qualified accountant (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Accounts software

Job description

Red Chair Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a growing accountancy business in County Cork. You will lead a team of accountants and trainees while delivering management accounts, improving gross margins and cost efficiency.

Based in a hybrid role between Cork City and Killarney, you will oversee internal controls, cash flow planning, and reporting for a portfolio of retail clients including supermarkets and convenience stores.