Senior Financial Accountant — Multi-Entity Finance Lead

Realtime Recruitment; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Realtime Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Ireland to own month-end and quarterly reporting for a multi-entity group. You will lead financial controls, statutory returns and budgeting processes, reporting to the Group Financial Controller and guiding junior staff.

The role offers exposure to diverse entities and a broad, impactful finance function within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with strong experience in month-end and group reporting.
• Experience in VAT/PAYE and intercompany reconciliations is desirable.
• Experience in multi-entity groups and statutory reporting.
• Proven ability to manage and develop junior finance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close across multiple group entities with timely reporting.
• Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset schedules and reconciliations.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Produce monthly management accounts and variance analyses.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting and financial performance analysis.
• Assist with statutory financial statements, year-end audits and auditor queries.
• Submit VAT and PAYE returns; RCT experience advantageous.
• Maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures.
• Lead and develop junior finance team members, providing guidance and coaching.
• Identify process improvements to increase efficiency and controls.
• Support ad hoc finance projects and reporting requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting and close

Month-end closing

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Leadership and coaching

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Realtime Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Ireland to own month-end and quarterly reporting for a multi-entity group. You will lead financial controls, statutory returns and budgeting processes, reporting to the Group Financial Controller and guiding junior staff.

The role offers exposure to diverse entities and a broad, impactful finance function within a growing organisation.