Newly Qualified Financial Accountant

Coopman Search and Selection | B Corp™; Limerick; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work

Career progression

Collaborative culture

Dublin base

Job summary

Coopman are delighted to partner with a leading organisation in Shannon seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates coming from practice who are looking to make their first move into industry.

The successful candidate will gain strong commercial exposure, working closely with senior finance leaders and key business stakeholders. This role offers hands-on experience in financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering within a

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant or due to qualify this year.
• Experience in financial services, asset/wealth management, or aircraft leasing exposure is a plus.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Assist with financial reporting and year-end processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting
• Liaise with auditors and support audit processes
• Review reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls
• Identify process improvements within the finance function

Skills

Audit background

Excel & analytics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

An excellent first move into industry for audit-trained accountants or someone 1-2 years PQE

Coopman are delighted to partner with a leading organisation in Shannon seeking a Qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This opportunity is ideally suited to candidates coming from practice who are looking to make their first move into industry.

The successful candidate will gain strong commercial exposure, working closely with senior finance leaders and key business stakeholders. This role offers hands‑on experience in financial reporting, analysis, and business partnering within a dynamic and growing financial services environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Finance Manager, the Accountant will support financial reporting, regulatory requirements, and commercial finance activities across asset/wealth management or aircraft leasing operations.

You will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting decision-making, and contributing to ongoing business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly management accounts
• Assist with financial reporting and year-end processes
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Analyse financial performance and provide meaningful insights to management
• Assist with regulatory and compliance reporting requirements
• Liaise with auditors and support audit processes
• Review reconciliations and ensure strong financial controls
• Identify process improvements and efficiencies within the finance function

Candidate Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or due to qualify this year
• Training background in audit, ideally with exposure to financial services, asset/wealth management, or aircraft leasing clients
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Commercial mindset with an eagerness to learn and develop in industry
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a collaborative team environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong first move into industry with clear progression opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Dublin-based role with excellent long-term career potential