Senior Accountant

Optimize Recruitment; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Long-term career progression

Office-based role

Job summary

Senior Accountant role for a growing engineering business based in Co. Tipperary. The position reports into the finance function and focuses on delivering accurate financial information, month-end reporting, and process improvement.

Experience with Sage 200 and a professional accounting qualification is required; strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in a similar senior accounting role.
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar ERP/accounting system (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with project costing, WIP reporting, or contract accounting (desirable).
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain the company's accounting system, including Sage 200.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Monitor cash flow and provide financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor project costing, WIP, and contract profitability.
• Analyse project performance and provide financial insights to management.
• Manage the credit control function and debtor relationships.
• Perform bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants and financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and reporting.

Skills

Professional accounting skills

Sage 200

Excel

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA)

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Senior Accountant Co. Tipperary Fully Office-Based

Our client, a well-established and expanding engineering business based in Co. Tipperary, is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join their finance team. This company have a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the financial performance of a growing business. Reporting within the finance function, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Maintain the company's accounting system, including Sage 200.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial processes.
• Prepare VAT returns and other statutory filings.
• Monitor cash flow and provide financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor project costing, work in progress (WIP), and contract profitability.
• Analyse project performance and provide financial insights to management.
• Manage the credit control function, including monitoring debtor accounts, following up on outstanding payments, and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Perform bank, supplier, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants, and financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to provide financial support and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.

About You

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA), part qualification or experience in a similar senior position.
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP/accounting system (desirable).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with project costing, WIP reporting, or contract accounting (desirable).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• The ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• A varied and rewarding role within a growing Irish engineering company.
• A supportive, collaborative, and professional working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Long-term career progression with a developing company and role