Senior Financial Accountant | Lead Finance & Reporting

BenchMark Recruitment; Tralee; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BenchMark Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to lead a small finance team within a forward-looking company in Ireland. You will manage day-to-day accounting, oversee AP/AR, bank reconciliations and payroll, and report to the Financial Controller.

You will drive month-end and year-end closings, prepare statutory financial statements, and coordinate with internal and external auditors. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and ability to work independently.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP advantageous.
• Experience in financial accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting—AP, AR and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare month-end and year-end closes.
• Produce monthly analysis and reports for senior operations management.
• Draft statutory financial statements for the current year.
• Oversee payroll function.
• Plan and supervise the Finance Department staff.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Handle ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Strong communicator

Initiative

Advanced Excel

ERP familiarity

Tools

SAP

Job description

BenchMark Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Financial Accountant to lead a small finance team within a forward-looking company in Ireland. You will manage day-to-day accounting, oversee AP/AR, bank reconciliations and payroll, and report to the Financial Controller.

You will drive month-end and year-end closings, prepare statutory financial statements, and coordinate with internal and external auditors. Strong Excel and ERP experience are essential.