Financial Accountant
Location: West Dublin
An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join an established construction business based in West Dublin.
This is a varied, commercially focused role offering responsibility for the financial reporting and control of multiple entities across different jurisdictions. Working closely with senior management and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting business performance and driving improvements across the finance function.
The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with Big Four or Top 10 practice training, complemented by post qualification industry experience and a strong commercial mindset.
Your Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the month end close process, preparing and reviewing P&L accounts and balance sheets across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Manage the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts and transactions.
- Oversee key financial control activities, including bank reconciliations, payroll and cash flow management
- Prepare and analyse cost reconciliations, deliver detailed financial reporting and work closely with budget holders to review monthly performance.
- Play an active role in the budgeting and forecasting process, providing meaningful variance analysis and financial insights.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the audit process alongside external auditors.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting procedures and internal controls.
- Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team, contributing to their ongoing development.
Your Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience.
- Strong technical accounting background, ideally gained through Big Four or Top 10 practice training.
- Previous industry experience within a commercial finance environment.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into meaningful business insights.
- Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior management, budget holders and wider business stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to deliver accurate reporting within tight deadlines.
- A proactive approach to problem solving, process improvement and taking ownership of responsibilities.
If you're interested, contact Aaron Flanagan! aaron@fortis.ie