Senior Contract Acccountant

Wallace Myers International; Leinster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Myers International is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Accountant to join the finance team in Ireland on an immediate-start basis. This hands-on role involves financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and close collaboration with senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will act as a finance SME, manage month-end processes, and drive improvements across controls and reporting. A fully qualified accountant with Irish tax knowledge is required, with an immediate start

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Available to commence employment immediately or on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance subject matter expert for the business.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT, VIES, 46G, and other statutory returns.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Support audit processes and statutory financial statement preparation.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Management accounting

Stakeholder management

Excel

Independent work

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Job description

Location: North County Dublin
Salary: €70,000 - €80,000
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Transport: Own transport and full driving licence required due to location

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Accountant to join their finance team on an immediate-start basis. This is a hands-on role for a qualified accountant who can quickly add value across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and business partnering activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead finance subject matter expert for the business.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT, VIES, 46G, and other statutory returns.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Support audit processes and statutory financial statement preparation.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen financial controls.

Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong systems experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Available to commence employment immediately or on short notice.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of €70,000 - €80,000.
• Immediate start with a well-established organisation.
• Broad and varied finance role with significant exposure to senior stakeholders.
• Opportunity to make a real impact during a key business period.