Senior Accountant

Berkley Group; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Team environment

Long-term progression

Job summary

Berkley Group in South Tipperary is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team on a permanent, onsite basis. You will prepare monthly management accounts, support month-end, VAT filings, cash flow monitoring and budgeting.

The role requires ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA and experience with Sage 200; strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Join a growing Irish engineering company with a collaborative team and clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA.
• Experience in an accounting role.
• Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP.
• Experience with project costing, WIP or contract accounting.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare VAT returns and statutory filings.
• Monitor cash flow and perform financial analysis.
• Liaise with external auditors and financial institutions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Monitor WIP and contract profitability.
• Reconcile balance sheet and debtor control.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Senior Accountant Permanent Role South Tipperary ( Onsite)

A growing company is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to play a key role in our finance department. Working as part of our accounts team, you will be responsible for preparing accurate financial information, supporting month-end reporting, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the finance function.

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 prepare financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Monitor project costing, work in progress (WIP) and contract profitability.
• Analyse project performance and provide financial insights to management.
• Manage credit control activities, including monitoring debtor accounts, following up on outstanding payments and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Perform bank, supplier and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Liaise with external auditors, accountants and financial institutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to provide financial support and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant accounting standards.

Have You:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience with Sage 200 or a similar ERP/accounting system is desirable.
• Experience with project costing, WIP reporting or contract accounting is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage your workload and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A varied and rewarding role within a growing Irish engineering company.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Long-term career progression.