Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Our client, a well-established Irish company in the retail sector, is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function. This is a broad, hands-on role with real commercial exposure, working closely with management and suppliers.The RoleOwn the general ledger and month-end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliationsPrepare monthly management accounts and supporting analysis for managementOversee accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations and cash flowPrepare VAT and statutory returns, and support year-end and the external auditCalculate, reconcile and distribute member rebates with a clear audit trailAnalyse financial and commercial data and present clear findings to managementDesign and improve financial controls, procedures and finance systemsAct as the senior point of contact for finance queries from members, suppliers and colleaguesThe PersonQualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experienceSolid experience in management accounts, GL maintenance and balance sheet reconciliationsPractical knowledge of VAT, statutory reporting, audit support and financial controlsExperience overseeing AP, AR and payrollAdvanced Excel and a track record of improving finance processes or systemsCommercially aware, organised and comfortable explaining numbers to non-finance colleaguesSalary: €70k - €80k depending on experience.Hybrid working, 1 day on site every 2 weeks.