Senior Group Accountant & Governance Lead

CREGG Group; Munster; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

CREGG Group seeks a fully qualified Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team on a permanent basis. The role combines financial reporting, statutory accounting, and leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within the Group SSC, with involvement in internal audit coordination and risk management.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own key financial reporting processes across a multi-entity organisation, lead a small team, coordinate year-end consolidation,

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA).
• Post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Experience managing people and setting clear expectations.
• Up-to-date IFRS knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience preparing consolidated accounts is advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Oracle desirable.
• Strong report-writing skills; audit experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end process for the Group holding company, including monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated Group management accounts and circulate management reports.
• Prepare annual consolidated statutory accounts.
• Coordinate shareholder financial reporting and governance compliance.
• Manage the Group VAT return process.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisers for audits and regulatory returns.
• Lead and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within the SSC.
• Manage, develop and support two direct reports: an Accounts Assistant and an SSC Team Lead.
• Track outstanding audit recommendations and ensure follow-up across subsidiaries.
• Prepare summary reports and papers for Audit & Risk Committee meetings.
• Develop and maintain the Group's assurance framework and year-end statements.
• Manage internal controls framework and testing plans.
• Review subsidiary risk registers and update the Group risk register.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

People management

IFRS knowledge

Consolidated accounts experience

Advanced Excel

Report writing

Audit experience

Education

Third-level qualification in Business or Accounting (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

CREGG Group seeks a fully qualified Group Accountant to join our Group Finance team on a permanent basis. The role combines financial reporting, statutory accounting, and leadership of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable within the Group SSC, with involvement in internal audit coordination and risk management.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will own key financial reporting processes across a multi-entity organisation, lead a small team, coordinate year-end consolidation,