Group Financial Accountant

Job Title: Accountant
Reporting to: Group Financial Controller
Supervises: Assistant Accountant & Accounts Payable

Role Overview

Involved in management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, cashflow management, and supporting key projects. Provides financial insight to aid strategic and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting:

  • Maintain accurate records across multiple sites.

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, variance analysis, consolidated reports, statutory accounts, VAT returns, and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Support audits and review payment runs.

• Budgeting & Forecasting:

  • Develop annual budgets with managers.

  • Monitor performance against budgets, highlight variances, recommend actions.

  • Prepare cashflow forecasts to ensure liquidity.

• Payroll Oversight:

  • Oversee payroll, ensuring accuracy and budget alignment.

• Business Support:

  • Provide financial insight for decisions and projects.

  • Partner with operations managers to strengthen financial accountability.

  • Implement and monitor internal financial controls.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA).

• Experience: 3+ years in industry; multi-site/healthcare experience an advantage.

• Technical: Strong accounting knowledge; experience with systems such as Xero, Dext, Fathom (advantage).

• Skills: Analytical, detail-oriented, organised, deadline-driven, strong communicator, integrity with sensitive info.

Location & Hours

• Head Office in South Dublin occasional site visits.

• Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week, with some flexibility (1-2 days WFH).

Package

• Salary: €65,000-€70,000