Qualified Financial Accountant

RECRUITERS; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITERS is seeking a qualified accountant for a hybrid role in Ireland (Leinster). The successful candidate will prepare statutory financial statements, coordinate audits, and support month-end close while liaising with internal teams and external providers.

You should be ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), with 2 years post-qualification experience (Big Four welcome). Experience with SAP or ERP, IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, and strong organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant is required.
• Newly qualified with around three years’ Big Four experience will be considered.
• Strong practical experience with month-end, preparing financial statements and statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare local statutory financial statements and support statutory accounts and filings.
• Coordinate and support annual statutory audits, ensuring documentation is provided within deadlines.
• Plan and manage audit requirements and liaise with stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and account analysis.
• Ensure records and reporting are accurate and compliant with accounting standards.
• Liaise with external providers and auditors to monitor progress and deadlines.
• Support local and international finance teams with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial accounting and reporting as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive follow-up

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

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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