Senior Accountant

My client, a leading manufacturing organisation in Tipperary is seeking a Senior Accountant who will work closely with the Operations team. This role offers hands-on exposure at factory level, collaborating with Operations functions. The ideal candidate is a dynamic Senior Accountant eager to develop within a manufacturing environment, engaging at a senior level across multiple factories while building strong management and leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts to a high standard, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review weekly production reports, including detailed variance analysis for management.
• Review standard costing against actual costs across all products.
• Process, communicate, and post intercompany recharges and reconcile intercompany balances.
• Prepare and submit all regulatory, tax, and statistical returns within required deadlines.
• Support the Finance Manager in the preparation of annual budgets.
• Manage stock control and perform stock reconciliations across multiple locations.
• Assist with the implementation, maintenance, and control of stock management systems and related IT developments.
• Liaise with external auditors as required.
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.
• Ensure a robust financial control environment is maintained at all times.
• Continuously review, improve, automate, and standardise financial processes.
• Assist in the preparation of grant applications and R&D tax credit claims.
• Act as the escalation point for complex accounts payable and accounts receivable issues.
• Contribute to broader Finance team initiatives as required.
• Produce ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed

Key Requirements:

• ACA / ACCA / CPA / CIMA qualified accountant with 1-2 years' post-qualification industry experience in a similar role.
• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to oversee, mentor, and develop an accounting administration team.
• Strong IT skills with advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with Insight (or similar ERP systems) is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communicator, both in person and over the phone, with a willingness to engage directly with Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Highly accurate and detail-oriented, with a strong focus on data integrity.
• Ability to lead by example, consistently displaying professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Capable of positively influencing others and fostering a collaborative, positive working environment.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• A strong team player who can also work effectively on their own initiative.