Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading professional services firm situated in the heart of Dublin. You will be one of five key individuals in the Financial Control Team, reporting to both the Finance Manager and the Group Financial Controller. Our client offers a wide range of attractive benefits that include a strong compensation plan, performance bonuses, retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and additional perks like flexible work arrangements, access to a fully-equipped gym, a barista bar, an on-site restaurant, and various social clubs. Responsibilities: Handling month-end tasks, including posting journals and managing accruals and prepayments. Collaborating with your team to generate precise and timely monthly management reports. Preparing and reconciling month-end and quarter-end P&L and balance sheet items, while resolving any associated queries or issues. Partnering with budget holders to assist in creating budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditure plans, along with performing variance analysis. Overseeing and reviewing the work of Accounts Payable, Banking, and Accounts Receivable teams, and authorising payments. Preparing quarterly and annual financial reports as required by regulatory bodies, addressing any questions or issues that arise. Assisting the tax department by providing financial data to support tax filings such as VAT, corporate tax, and partnership returns. Supporting the preparation of year-end financial statements, liaising with external auditors, and supplying necessary schedules and materials. Enhancing accounting processes and controls by identifying and implementing more efficient working practices. Contributing to system improvements through involvement in project teams and participating in testing of new systems or updates. Assisting with other projects or reporting tasks as needed. Required Skills and Experience Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA) or Certified Accountant (ACCA). Detail-oriented with a strong drive for improving processes and procedures. Curious mindset, with a demonstrated ability to leverage system features for better efficiency. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Prior experience within a professional services environment is advantageous but not essential. Skills: Financial Reporting Month End Budgeting Forecasts Vat Returns Year End Process Improvement