Senior Financial Accountant - Aviation

Le Meas Executive Search; Munster; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Le Meas Executive Search partners with a fast-growing aviation business in Clare, Ireland to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. You will own core financial processes, including GL, journal postings, and statutory financial statements, while supporting commercial decision‑making with strong accounting judgment.

The ideal candidate is ACCA/ACA qualified with 1–2+ years PQE, with practice or aviation exposure, and possesses solid analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills in a

Formación

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA) with 1–2+ years PQE.
• Experience in practice (Audit or Advisory) or aviation/aircraft leasing is advantageous.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Full ownership of the trial balance and general ledger accuracy.
• Preparation and posting of accounting journals and financial transactions to strict deadlines.
• Preparation of management accounts and performance analysis.
• End-to-end preparation of statutory financial statements, including audit coordination and liaison with auditors/advisors.
• Active involvement in commercial review of client agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Financial reporting

Communication

Educación

ACCA/ACA

1-2+ years PQE

Descripción del empleo

Senior Financial Accountant – Leading Aviation Business | Clare

Le Meas Executive Search is proud to partner with a high-growth leader in the aviation industry in the search for a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-paced, global organisation offering genuine career progression, broad learning exposure, and the chance to work alongside some of the most talented professionals in the industry.

The Role

Reporting directly to the SVP of Finance, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s commercial and financial decision‑making. You’ll be responsible for reviewing client agreements, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, and taking ownership of key financial processes.

This position is ideal for a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA) looking to make their first move from practice or an experienced accountant with 1-3 year PQE seeking to step up in a high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the trial balance and general ledger accuracy
• Preparation and posting of accounting journals and financial transactions to strict deadlines
• Preparation of management accounts and performance analysis
• End-to-end preparation of statutory financial statements, including audit coordination and liaison with auditors/advisors
• Active involvement in commercial review of client agreements to ensure accurate accounting treatment

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA) with 1–2+ years PQE
• Background in practice (Audit or Advisory) or aviation/aircraft leasing an advantage
• Highly organised, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Motivated, collaborative, and eager to contribute in a fast‑moving, global business

Why Join This Business?

• Clear pathway for career progression in a growing organisation
• Exposure to complex, high‑value transactions within the aviation finance sector
• Supportive and collaborative finance team culture; strong work-life balance
• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package