Job vacancy Financial Accountant – 14 Month FTC

My client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team on a 14 month Fixed Term Contract. This role is based in Newtownmountkennedy (or by agreement) and offers a hybrid working model.

This role is responsible for the preparation & delivery of monthly management accounts, performance packs & KPIs and has a business partnering role in financial planning and forecasting for assigned business areas. The role has a strong focus on Governance and controls and its also responsible for implementing appropriate accounting policies, the annual financial audit and the maintenance of accounting systems.

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare monthly management accounts and performance packs for the division, ensuring alignment with business requirements and adherence to established accounting policies.
• Conduct monthly reviews of the general ledger and accounts, processing journals as necessary for designated business segments.
• Continuously evaluate reporting needs, solicit feedback, and enhance reports to provide high-quality information supporting timely decision-making.
• Deliver regular analyses with clear, concise presentations, incorporating strong variance analysis and key metric reports demonstrating insight into pivotal drivers.
• Ensure accurate recording of assets in compliance with FRS102, and timely completion of all balance sheet reconciliations. Serve as the primary contact for audit inquiries.
• Oversee the monthly depletion calculation as part of the management accounts, and annually update depletion rates. Prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for depletion.
• Manage the financial audit program, preparing statutory disclosure notes in line with FRS102, providing necessary documentation, and coordinating all audit-related activities.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation.
• Administer the Agresso financial system, reviewing, enhancing, and integrating reporting from both financial and operational systems.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence, financial accountability, and continuous improvement, driving process simplification.
• Cultivate strong relationships with Transaction Services, Group Finance, and Business areas to ensure collaboration and alignment.
• Assist in developing streamlined consolidated financial planning and reporting templates that align effectively with monthly management and financial reporting.
• Coordinate the development of strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts for assigned business areas to support the Divisions strategic objectives.
• Provide support and analysis for forecasts and budgets, challenging the business to meet financial plans.
• Identify and communicate commercial opportunities and risks, collaborating with the business to formulate action plans ensuring goal achievement.
• Support the evaluation of capital projects and new strategic business opportunities, ensuring the existence of appropriate business cases for optimal allocation of capital resources.
• Lead the balance sheet reconciliation process, ensuring adherence to all Group timelines.
• Ensure timely completion of all GL reconciliations assigned to this role, highlighting any identified key risks.
• Identify high-risk balance sheet accounts, review aged balances, propose action plans to address concerns, and escalate significant issues to senior management.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all external income in the P&L and verification of relevant balance sheet debtor accounts.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years PQE
• Strong financial modelling, analytical, technical accounting and process management skills
• Ability to plan, organise and manage team work
• Excellent business and commercial acumen
• High level of IT proficiency, particularly with Financial Accounting Systems and Microsoft Office

Compensation:

Competitive salary: EUR 45,000 EUR 55,000 DOE

If you have the relevant experience and you would like to hear more about the role, please contact Katie@stormrecruitment.ie.