Financial Accountant (Irish business)

Barden are delighted to be working with a well-established and hugely successful Irish business in the construction industry, headquartered here in Cork, who are looking for a strong Financial Accountant to join their high-performing Finance team. Reporting to a high-calibre Finance Director, the candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities including month-end reporting, liaising with key stakeholders across the business on commercial activities and ad-hoc tax work. This will be a move for the long-term. 

“This person will join our growing Finance team and take on a wide-range of responsibilities. This would be a great move for someone who is keen to gain hands-on, practical experience while also being involved in the commercial activities of the business and getting the chance to work alongside senior members of the business on a daily business” – Finance Director

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Responsible for review and posting of month-end close and accounting transactions;
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under IFRS;
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data;
• Analysis of financial trends which will support key decision making for the business;
• The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business;
• Evaluation of processes and recommends and implements process improvements;
• Ad-hoc projects as required.

ABOUT THE PERSON:

• Qualified Accountant with 1-3 years’ PQE;
• Experience with IFRS is desirable;
• Strong technical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – the ability to work effectively within a small, tight-knit team;
• An effective team player, who demonstrates excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Please get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.

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