Newly Qualified Accountant, SME, Citywest

Newly Qualified Accountant, SME, Citywest

• Dublin West
• Permanent
• Reference: 224806-AQ

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded SME organisation who are a subsidiary of a larger group. Due to an internal promotion, they are seeking a newly qualified Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to develop their career within a broad commercial finance role. The successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance and financial analysis.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit margin reporting and variance analysis.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting for group requirements.
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts, monitoring performance against targets.
• Maintain fixed asset records and assist with related reporting.
• Monitor and analyse overhead expenditure, identifying opportunities for improved cost control.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit requirements.
• Support the preparation of tax returns and other statutory compliance activities.
• Assist with monitoring impairment risks and maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Develop and enhance management information and reporting for individual business units.
• Prepare financial analysis, evaluations and supporting reports as required.
• Process and authorise invoices, payments and electronic banking transactions in line with company procedures and controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and assist with responding to audit queries.
• Provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team where required.
• Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc projects, financial analysis and reporting requirements.

Candidate Profile

• Newly qualified or Finalist Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in an industry environment is preferred.
• Experience preparing management accounts or financial reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to meeting deadlines.
• Good understanding of financial controls and accounting processes.
• Experience working with or supporting junior finance colleagues would be an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• 25/26 Merchant's Quay, Dublin 8, D08 NT3K, Ireland.