Project Accountant

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists; South Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abrivia Recruitment Specialists are recruiting a Project Accountant for a leading insurance business in South Dublin. This permanent Finance role supports transformation projects and delivers financial reporting across the business.

The role combines reporting responsibilities with project work, requiring ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification and at least two years’ PQE. Hybrid work with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ PQE.
• Previous accounting experience within the insurance sector.
• Strong experience in month-end reporting and financial reporting.
• Solvency II and IFRS 17 experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support finance transformation projects and wider business initiatives.
• Review existing finance processes, controls and procedures and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare management reports for senior members of the Finance team.
• Support month-end, financial and regulatory reporting during key reporting periods.
• Work with stakeholders across the wider international group on finance-related projects.
• Assist with planning, audit and review processes.
• Support the implementation and improvement of finance systems and reporting tools.
• Provide additional support across the Finance function as required.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Financial reporting

Insurance sector experience

Excel

Data visualization tools

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Project-based work

Solvency II familiarity

IFRS 17 familiarity

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

IFRS 17 tools

Reporting tools

Data visualization software

Job description

Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days in the office

Abrivia are currently recruiting for a Project Accountant to join our client, a leading insurance business based in South Dublin

This is a permanent position within the Finance team and has arisen following the promotion of the previous Project Accountant. The role will support a range of finance projects and transformation initiatives while also providing support across financial and regulatory reporting.

Your Role

• Support finance transformation projects and wider business initiatives
• Review existing finance processes, controls and procedures and identify areas for improvement
• Prepare management reports for senior members of the Finance team
• Support month-end, financial and regulatory reporting during key reporting periods
• Work with stakeholders across the wider international group on finance-related projects
• Assist with planning, audit and review processes
• Support the implementation and improvement of finance systems and reporting tools
• Provide additional support across the Finance function as required

Your Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 2 years’ PQE
• Previous accounting experience within the insurance sector
• Strong experience in month-end reporting and financial reporting
• Solvency II and IFRS 17 experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong Excel skills with experience using reporting or data visualisation tools
• Good understanding of financial controls and accounting processes
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• Confident communicator who can work effectively with finance and wider business stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a role that combines reporting responsibilities with project-based work