Qualified Financial Accountant

RECRUITERS; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS in Dublin is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified accountant to join the finance team on a 12-month contract. The role focuses on statutory accounts, audits, month-end close, and financial reporting for local and international teams.

You will coordinate audits, prepare financial statements under IFRS, liaise with external providers, and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high accuracy and compliance with US GAAP or local reporting standards.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant is required.
• 2 years post-qualification experience preferred; those with around 3 years Big Four experience will be considered.
• Strong month-end, financial statements and statutory accounts experience.
• Experience with external audits and audit coordination.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems and international financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Prepare local statutory financial statements and support statutory accounts filings.
• Coordinate and support annual statutory audits with deadlines.
• Plan and manage audits and liaise with stakeholders to follow up on queries.
• Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and analyses.
• Ensure records and reporting meet accounting standards.
• Liaise with external providers and auditors to monitor progress and deadlines.
• Support finance teams locally and internationally with reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial accounting and reporting as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified accountant

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Location: Dublin 2

Contract: 12-month contract

Salary: €55,880 per annum

Working arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Key responsibilities

• Prepare local statutory financial statements and support the completion of statutory accounts and filings.
• Coordinate and support annual statutory audits, ensuring all documentation and information are provided within agreed deadlines.
• Plan and manage audit requirements, following up on outstanding queries and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and account analysis.
• Ensure financial records and reporting information are accurate, complete and maintained in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Liaise with external accounting providers and auditors, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Support local and international finance teams with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial accounting and reporting activities as required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant , a must
• Ideally 2 years post qualified. Newly qualified accountants with around three years' Big Four experience will be considered.
• Strong practical experience month end, preparing financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Previous involvement in external audits and audit coordination.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to following up outstanding information.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external providers.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems; SAP experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Exposure to multinational organisations and international financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP or local statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with month-end reporting and general ledger activities.

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