Strategic Bookkeeper & Finance Analyst

A+F Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A+F Recruitment has lined up a superb opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper in Ireland. You will join a global pharmaceutical R&D client establishing Irish operations, supporting day-to-day finance, VAT compliance, management reporting and analytics, with exposure to ERP improvements and AI-driven reporting via tools like Microsoft Copilot.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on AP/AR, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, while also handling some office

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience across finance, accounts, bookkeeping or related role
• Experience with AP, AR, VAT and bank reconciliations
• Exposure to month end and management accounts
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Accounting Technician or IATI qualification would be advantageous
• Dynamics NAV or Business Central experience would be useful

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Support accounts payable activities, including supplier invoice processing and payment preparation
• Support accounts receivable activities including account reconciliations and credit control
• Process bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
• Assist with audit preparation and statutory reporting requirements
• Assist with month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post journals; investigate and resolve account discrepancies
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide administrative support to the CEO and Finance Manager

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Financial analysis

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Accounting Technician or IATI qualification

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

A+F Recruitment has lined up a superb opportunity for an experienced bookkeeper in Ireland. You will join a global pharmaceutical R&D client establishing Irish operations, supporting day-to-day finance, VAT compliance, management reporting and analytics, with exposure to ERP improvements and AI-driven reporting via tools like Microsoft Copilot.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on AP/AR, month-end, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, while also handling some office