Newly Qualified Accountant - Aviation

Le Meas Executive Search; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear development opportunities

Exposure to international operations

Strong work-life balance

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Le Meas Executive Search is partnering with a growing aviation business in Clare to appoint a Newly Qualified Accountant. You will support key accounting processes, review client agreements, and help drive commercial and strategic activities within a global finance function.

This is ideal for an ACCA/ACA entrant transitioning from practice into industry, with training provided to broaden exposure in an international aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent in accounting.
• Strong technical accounting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship management.
• Experience in practice or industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Own the trial balance and general ledger integrity.
• Prepare and post journals and transactions to deadlines.
• Prepare management accounts and perform financial analysis.
• Coordinate statutory financial statements and audits.
• Review client agreements for proper accounting treatment.

Skills

Accounting accuracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ACCA/ACA qualification

Job description

Newly Qualified Accountant - Growing Aviation Business | Clare

Le Meas Executive Search is thrilled to partner with a fast-growing leader in the aviation industry to appoint a talented Accountant to join their high-performing finance function.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global and expanding business offering excellent career progression, with broad technical exposure in this exciting industry sector.

The Role

Reporting directly to the VP Finance, you'll take a hands-on role in assisting with managing key accounting processes and supporting the commercial and strategic activities of the finance team. You will review client agreements, determine appropriate accounting treatment, and ensure financial accuracy across multiple entities.

This role is ideal for a newly qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) looking to transition from practice into industry, seeking to broaden their exposure in a dynamic aviation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the trial balance and general ledger integrity
• Preparation and posting of accounting journals and transactions in line with deadlines
• Preparation of management accounts and key financial analysis
• End-to-end preparation of statutory financial statements, including audit coordination and liaison with auditors/advisors
• Commercial review of client agreements and assessment of appropriate accounting treatment

About You

• Experience in practice or industry; aviation/aircraft leasing experience is an advantage, but not necessary as training will be provided
• Strong technical accounting skills with excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised and proactive, with a collaborative and professional approach
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills

What's on Offer

• A progressive, growth-focused environment with clear development opportunities
• Exposure to complex, international financial operations
• Supportive and collaborative finance team culture, with a strong work-life balance
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package