ROLE: Systems Financial Accountant (12 month Contract)
LOCATION: Dublin
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a passion for systems and process improvement to join a high-profile global sporting organisation on a 12-month contract basis.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As ‘Systems Financial Accountant’, you’ll play a key role in leading system enhancements and supporting the finance team with process optimisation, automation, and reporting. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure financial systems (e.g. SAP BYD, Concur) are delivering real value across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead finance system upgrades, enhancements, and integration projects
- Drive efficiencies through system improvements and automation
- Support accurate reporting and data integrity during month-end and year-end close
- Act as a key liaison between finance, IT, and other business units
- Deliver training and support to finance and non-finance users
ABOUT THE PERSON:
Experience and Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in a financial accounting role with significant systems exposure.
- Hands-on experience with implementation of a ERP systems. Advantageous if experience with SAP / SAP BYD/ SAP SAC
- Track record of delivering finance systems improvements and supporting financial operations.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
Key Skills & Personal Attributes:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across finance and non-finance teams.
- Detail-Oriented: Have a meticulous approach to your work and take pride in accuracy
- Organised: Strong time management skills and able to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Collaborative: Enjoy working with others and can communicate effectively across teams.
- Adaptable: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
- Proactive: Taking ownership of work and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes.
If you’re a systems-savvy accountant who enjoys driving change and delivering efficiencies, this could be a great opportunity for you to make an impact in a globally recognised organisation.
Barden have been engaged by one of Ireland’s leading companies to invite a corporate finance professional to join their Corporate Development team.
This is a unique opportunity at this level sitting on a close knit team, gaining direct exposure to a broad range of activities working closely with the senior leadership team.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This role provides an excellent opportunity to utilise one’s corporate finance experience within an industry setting and add real value to a reknown irish business.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Conduct financial evaluations for new markets, acquisitions, and business development.
- Present financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Support deal structuring, contract development, and proposal preparation.
- Assist in due diligence and transaction execution across project stages.
- Build and review financial models for various strategic initiatives.
- Analyse external models and test key assumptions to validate outcomes.
- Coordinate project tasks and timelines during acquisition processes.
- Ad hoc projects as they arise.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Recently qualified accounting professional with 0-2 years PQE;
- Previous corporate finance experience required;
- Ability to deliver both qualitative and quantitative analysis for decision making at senior management level;
- Self-starter who is motivated and can work autonomously;
- Good commercial acumen and ability to analyse qualitative information;
- Good problem solving and analytical skills;
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel.
This is an ideal role for someone looking for the opportunity to advance their career in Corporate Finance and progress within a progressive and significantly growing industry.
Barden’s Accounting and Tax recruitment practice is where finance professionals go before they start looking for a job. Make sure you get expert advice about your Accounting / Tax career from Barden first – your future is just too important to leave to chance.
Barden has partnered with a global Pharmaceutical business to identify an Outsourcing Payroll Specialist to join their ever-growing team on a twelve-month fixed term contract. This is a part-time role, three days per week with two days onsite and one day from home.
You will be joining a vibrant, energetic, and fast-paced environment where you will come on board to optimize the payroll operations and support their worldwide growth.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Maintain compliance with tax, social security, and data protection requirements by preparing necessary documentation and supporting internal and external audit processes.
- Work closely with internal HR teams and external payroll vendors to ensure timely, accurate delivery of employee pay data, including monthly inputs, benefit changes, and compensation adjustments.
- Produce regular reports and dashboards related to payroll metrics, financial reconciliations, government submissions, and internal business insights.
- Oversee administration of employee-related benefits such as pensions and private healthcare, and ensure proper treatment of taxable benefits including company vehicles and share schemes.
- Provide professional and timely support to employees and stakeholders on payroll-related queries, assist in documenting payroll processes, and support ad hoc tasks and projects to enhance the function.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Strong payroll knowledge, ideally with Irish payroll experience.
- Experience with outsourced payroll providers.
- Comfort with regulatory compliance and reporting.
- Good Excel and reporting skills.
- Understanding of Irish tax laws, Revenue interactions, BIK, SARP, etc.
- Detail-oriented, with strong communication skills (interacting with multiple stakeholders).
- Bonus: Experience in multinational environments (for shadow payroll, international expats)
Barden are delighted to have been exclusively engaged on an exciting opportunity by a leading sports company to identify a Financial Accountant to join their team.
An exciting opportunity for a sporting enthusiast to combine their passion with their professional career!
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Assist in the month-end and year-end close process;
- Analyse financial reconciliations;
- Coach junior team members;
- Collaborate with other departments across the company;
- Assist with the external audit process;
- Oversee operational finance;
- Identify areas for continuous improvement within current processes;
- On-going process improvement and ad-hoc projects as they arise.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Qualified accounting professional;
- 1-2 years experience within within industry;
- Team player with ability to contribute both individually and as part of a team;
- Strong Excel skills;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Please contact Bernie Duffy on bernie.duffy@barden.ie for further information.
Barden’s Accounting and Tax recruitment practice is where finance professionals go before they start looking for a job. Make sure you get expert advice about your Accounting / Tax career from Barden first – your future is just too important to leave to chance.
Barden are delighted to have been engaged by a growing Irish SME to help identify an Accounts Assistant to join their team on a full-time permanent basis.
This opportunity offers great mentorship for an early career finance professional looking to develop and grow in their career, with varied exposure and ample opportunity to get involved in various projects.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Assist with monthly management accounts, quarterly reporting, budget preparation, and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Support annual audits, ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., VAT, Intrastat, statistical surveys), and uphold internal financial controls.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, manage intercompany balances, and oversee financial aspects of stock and goods in transit.
- Assist with payment runs, vendor onboarding, staff purchase orders, and general administrative tasks.
- Engage in process improvement initiatives, contribute to Group projects.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational capabilities.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA is advantageous.
- Understanding of VAT principles is desirable.
Barden are delighted to be working with an Aircraft Lessor to identify an ambitious Finance Manager to join their team in Dublin South (Hybrid working). This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a scaling and successful organisation.
“The Group is evolving every day and this role provides an opportunity for career growth and exposure to all levels of the organization”- Head of Finance
Responsibilities:
This role will be very much about adding value to the Company – they want a talented, ambitious individual, to enhance the team with their ability. You will work closely with a number of different stakeholders and carry out a number of value-adding accounting tasks in a broad finance role. The Hiring Manager describes the team as close knit and the culture as being really good and supportive.
This role involves managing the transaction team and overseeing financial aspects of acquisitions, including debt management, tax compliance, and accounting setup. It also includes leading audits, regulatory reporting, and ensuring financial data accuracy. Additionally, the role supports policy design, system upgrades, and various financial projects.
About the person:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) with 3+ years of relevant industry experience in a dynamic environment.
- Aircraft leasing-related experience required.
- Big 4/Top 10 trained would be an advantage.
- Experience of working through complex accounting issues.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once.
Working across all business types, but exclusively within the accounting, finance & tax community, Barden exists to share bespoke advice, guidance and support to professionals along each step of their career journey.
Barden have been asked to act on behalf of the Group Financial Controller of a Dublin city based company to identify an ambitious Finance Manager for their Finance team. This is a great opportunity for the right person with the right ambition to work closely with the senior management team who are looking to bring a future leader into their rapidly growing Irish business.
“We are a rapidly growing business and need a strong Finance Manager to support the senior leadership team. This is a key appointment for the Group. We are looking for someone that is curious, practical and happy to get stuck in and can see a better way of doing things.” – GFC
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller and based in Dublin City, this role offers real scope to influence and lead. This is a pivotal time to join — with ambitious growth plans underway, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the function and contribute directly to the business’s success.
Responsibilities include:
- Managing and developing the Finance Team
- Month-end reporting and financial analysis
- Business partnering with commercial finance
- Audit management and tax compliance
- Leading and supporting finance projects and process improvements
ABOUT THE PERSON
You will be a Big 4 / Top 10 trained accountant (or equivalent) with 3+ years post-qualified experience, ideally gained in a fast-paced industry environment.
You’ll bring:
- Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting
- Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
- Proven experience managing or mentoring others
- A practical, hands-on approach with a collaborative mindset
If you’re an ambitious, down-to-earth finance professional ready to take the next step in your career — and eager to work closely with the executive team in a high-growth Irish business — this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Working across all business types, but exclusively within the accounting, finance & tax community, Barden exists to share bespoke advice, guidance and support to professionals along each step of their career journey.
Barden are proud to be partnering exclusively with a leading Group to introduce a high calibre Head of Finance to their team in Dublin city centre (Hybrid working) on a 12-15 month contract basis.
THE ROLE:
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Partner with the Senior Leadership Team to provide financial guidance, lead commercial negotiations, and present at quarterly market updates.
- Team & Function Oversight: Lead and mentor the FP&A team and the broader finance function.
- Financial Planning & Reporting: Oversee forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and audits.
- Commercial Decision Support: Develop business cases, conduct financial analysis, and drive profitability through scenario modelling and operational improvements.
THE PERSON:
- Experienced Finance Professional: Qualified accountant with 10+ years post-qualification experience, ideally in a high-growth environment.
- Strong Commercial & Analytical Acumen: Brings exceptional financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with advanced Excel and solid software knowledge.
- Effective Communicator & Leader: Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Adaptable & Results-Oriented: Highly motivated, deadline-driven, flexible under pressure, and adept at improving processes in evolving environments.
Working across all business types, but exclusively within the accounting, finance & tax community, Barden exists to share bespoke advice, guidance and support to professionals along each step of their career journey.
Here in Barden, we are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a well-established and successful Irish business in their search for a Financial Accountant to join their growing Finance team at their headquarters right here in Cork.
This role will report directly to the Financial Controller and work closely with a high-calibre CFO. This person will have a wide range of responsibilities and an opportunity to work with a strong team of experienced Finance professionals. Given some exciting growth in the business, you will get an opportunity to get involved in a wide range of finance project work.
“This person will be a key part of our Finance team and take on a wide range of responsibilities, supporting the continued growth of the business. This would be a great step for someone ambitious looking to progress in their career in the Finance & Accounting space. A fantastic opportunity for someone to expand their skillset” – CFO
ABOUT THE ROLE:
- Preparation of management accounts for the business on a monthly basis;
- Developing a thorough understanding of the business and industry to adequately assist with efficiency improvements;
- Posting of journals and all related transactions and ensure accurate recording and reporting;
- Work closely with key senior stakeholders in the planning and performance of the business to support the continued growth;
- Support of the Corporate tax, VAT and related tasks;
- Liaise with external auditors and support the audit process by providing timely and accurate information and data;
- End-to-end accounting across various parts of the finance function;
- Ad-hoc projects and process improvements work.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 1/2+ years PQE;
- Excellent analytical skills;
- Strong technical accounting ability;
- Hardworking, detailed oriented and results focused;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to act on own initiative.
Curious? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.
Are you a newly qualified accountant looking for something a little bit different from a typical Finance role?
Here at Barden we are excited to be working with a well-known Irish business to identity an ambitious Financial Analyst to join their Commercial team. This role will suit someone who enjoys partnering with business stakeholders, is a forward thinker and has a natural skill in translating Finance data into meaningful insights for the wider business and its key stakeholders.
“This is an important time in our business as we continue to grow and expand. There is real potential to build your future in a progressive, innovative organisation. We are looking for someone who is ambitious and career focused and who is willing to come on this journey in our high performing team” – Hiring Manager
ABOUT THE ROLE
- Identify and present cost-saving and efficiency opportunities for the business
- Promote a data-driven, KPI-focused approach to decision-making
- Support analysis of key metrics to improve bottom-line performance for the group
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the business and cross functional teams at all levels
- Become a central point of contact between Finance and key stakeholders
- Participate in projects as required
ABOUT THE PERSON
- Qualified accountant
- Highly analytical, with a natural numerical aptitude
- Strong Excel and systems experience
- Excellent communicator with proven influencing skills across all levels
- Ability to problem solve and adapt in a fast-paced environment
- Motivated self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team
Curious? Feel free to get in touch with Siobhán Sexton in Barden (siobhan.sexton@barden.ie) for more information.
