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Job Description
Accountant sought for 14-month fixed-term contract to support Financial Control team in producing monthly management accounts, regulatory returns, and financial reporting.
About the role:
- Manage daily corporate accounting, including handling supplier invoices, intra-Group invoices, and monitoring trade accounts payable.
- Prepare monthly financial statements under both local and IFRS standards and assist with the production of annual financial statements.
- Handle payroll expenses, monitor fixed assets, and ensure the accuracy of accrued and prepaid expenses.
- Assist with tax filings, including VAT and corporation tax, ensuring coherence between accounting and tax outputs.
- Support regulatory monitoring within your scope, assisting with Central Bank of Ireland returns and other filings.
- Prepare monthly management reports and statistics, including aged debtors and assets under administration and custody.
- Contribute to ad-hoc projects and operational procedures, while escalating issues when necessary.
About you:
- Qualified Accountant or third-level qualification in a related field with relevant work experience.
- Experience in a similar role, preferably within financial services or banking.
- A strong interest or experience in developing and training junior team members.
- Proficiency in Excel, with a working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word. Experience with SAS and OneSumX is advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English.
- A meticulous approach to accuracy and attention to detail, with a self-starter mentality and a passion for working with numbers.
- Ability to adapt to a changing finance environment and learn new accounting software.
- A team player with enthusiasm and motivation to grow within the department and support others.