On‑Site Finance & Payroll Lead, Automation Focus

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Meath Hill; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Automation initiative exposure

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager for our client in Kells, Co. Meath. You will support the CFO with daily finance duties, payroll, reconciliations and management reporting in a busy environment.

The role focuses on improving processes, internal controls, and automation, with opportunities to engage senior leadership and drive financial planning. Irish payroll experience and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant with Irish experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a finance or accounting role.
• Hands-on payroll experience in Ireland.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, Revenue and statutory reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial systems and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in day-to-day finance management.
• Manage payroll administration for Irish payroll requirements.
• Oversee sales commission calculations and reporting.
• Maintain financial records, reconciliations and ledgers.
• Assist with month- and year-end accounting and reports.
• Support management accounts and financial reporting.
• Ensure VAT, Revenue compliance and statutory reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Contribute to automation and systems improvements.

Skills

Payroll administration

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Quantum Payroll

Job description

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Assistant Finance Manager for our client in Kells, Co. Meath. You will support the CFO with daily finance duties, payroll, reconciliations and management reporting in a busy environment.

The role focuses on improving processes, internal controls, and automation, with opportunities to engage senior leadership and drive financial planning. Irish payroll experience and strong Excel skills are essential.