Finance Associate - Part Qualified

My client, a global leader in software development, is looking to hire a Finance Associate to join their Dublin finance team.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you will support day to day accounting operations alongside broader finance activities across a global, multi entity environment.

This role offers strong foundational exposure across accounts payable, general ledger, tax compliance, month end close, and audit support, while also providing opportunities to contribute to process improvements as the business continues to scale.

It is ideally suited to a candidate who has started, or is planning to start, their ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualification and is looking to build practical experience within a global technology organisation.

This is a full time position with a 5 days on site working model.

Key Responsibilities Financial Operations

• Maintain the General Ledger and support month end close processes
• Manage Accounts Payable and supplier relationships
• Process bank transactions and perform reconciliations
• Reconcile corporate credit cards
• Post journals including prepayments and accruals

Tax & Compliance

• Support the preparation and filing of VAT, GST, and Sales Tax returns across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure appropriate approvals and controls are in place for all expenditures

Expenses & Controls

• Review and validate employee expense claims in line with company policies
• Monitor and reconcile employee travel advances

Audit & Reporting

• Prepare supporting documentation for year end audits
• Assist with audit queries and information requests
• Support broader month end and management reporting activities

Treasury & Projects

• Assist with treasury activities and maintenance of international bank accounts
• Contribute to process improvements and strengthening of internal controls
• Support ad hoc finance projects as required

Knowledge & Experience

• Part qualified or pursuing ACCA, ACA, or CIMA (or planning to begin)
• Approximately 1-3 years' experience in a commercial accounting environment preferred
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with tools such as CoPilot is advantageous
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience in a multi entity or international environment is a plus
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work on own initiative
• Clear communicator, comfortable working within a team environment