Lead Management Accountant

Hollister Incorporated; Ballina; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Ballina, Ireland, seeks a Lead Management Accountant to drive accurate monthly financial reporting, close processes, and compliance. You will guide junior staff, support budgeting and forecasting, and contribute to continuous process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong balance sheet control, intercompany coordination, and collaboration with internal stakeholders to deliver timely financial insights.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Third-level qualification in business or related discipline.
• Experience in a similar lead accounting role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end close journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support statutory accounts and management reporting packs.
• Assist audits and ensure internal controls are followed and documented.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Location

Ballina

Department

Lead Management Accountant

Summary

The Lead Management Accountant is responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial information while supporting the effective operation of the finance function. The role plays a key part in month-end close, financial reporting, audit support, and continuous improvement, while also providing guidance and oversight to junior team members.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Prepare and review month-end and year-end journal entries, reconciliations, and balances
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of period-end close activities
• Prepare or review statutory accounts and management reporting packs
• Support compliance with accounting standards, group policies, and internal controls

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain strong balance sheet control through robust reconciliations and issue resolution
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and responses
• Identify and remediate control gaps or process weaknesses
• Ensure adherence to SOX / internal control frameworks where applicable

Business & Stakeholder Support

• Act as a finance contact for internal stakeholders, responding to queries and providing insight
• Analyse financial data and explain variances to non-finance stakeholders
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis as required

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise, and automate accounting processes
• Contribute to finance transformation or system implementation projects
• Document processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

Team Support & Development

• Review work completed by junior accountants / finance associates for accuracy and quality
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to team members
• Support knowledge sharing and best practice within the finance team

Work Experience Requirements

• Number of Overall Years Necessary: minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a finance or accounting role is desirable
• A third-level qualification in business or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a similar role, with a good understanding of the responsibilities listed above.

Education Requirements

• Degree in Business or a related discipline

Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Completion of a Professional Accounting Qualification CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• A strong knowledge of MS Excel is a prerequisite for this position
• Experience of SAP would be a distinct advantage.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.