Assistant Accountant- Swords

Calling all Assistant Accountants for a great opportunity with a leading multinational based in Swords North Co.Dublin

You will work as part of a large finance team reporting to the Financial Controller. You will assume responsibilities for the month end close and financial information enabling the financial strategy process.

This role will suit a well rounded and motivated Assistant Accountant or Part Qualified Accountant.

Initial 20 month Contract with potential for extension/ permanency

Nice to know:

• Hybrid: 3 days in office, 9-5
• 5% Bonus, 5% pension, healthcare, more
• Great place to work awards
• Large personable team
• Parking with easy access for public transport routes

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing of month end close, including profit and loss and balance sheet
• Ensuring month end processing is within deadlines, whilst ensuring accuracy
• Ensuring all financial reporting is in line with company policies
• Producing variance analysis and reports, monitoring financial performance
• Producing monthly budgets and yearly comparisons, analysing trends, effectively enabling the financial decision-making process for the senior leadership team
• Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budgets
• Ensuring all accountancy standards and maintained and complied with
• Supporting the internal and external audit process
• Assisting accounts payable with any related queries
• Forging strong working relationships with internal finance teams, other departments, and stakeholders, ensuring effective collaborating
• Power BI reports preparation.
• Sustainability reporting.
• Adopt and deliver the Finance strategy
• Finance Adhoc projects and process improvement

Person Specification & Qualification:

• Accounting Technician or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 -4 years' experience in a busy accounting function and month end close experience
• Strong systems skills inclusive of ERPs and excel
• Experience with power BI and SAP is advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen
• Attention to detail, deadline focused, analytical mindset
• Strong communication skills