Financial Accountant

Role purpose The financial accountant will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, as well as reporting, budgeting and cash management. The financial accountant will provide financial information and analysis to the leadership team, and other senior management to support decision-making. The financial accountant will oversee and monitor an effective compliance and control environment. Key Responsibilities Include: Maintain financial policies, controls, procedures and systems to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Lead the month-end close process, preparing timely and accurate monthly management accounts. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain general ledger integrity Closely monitor cash flow, working capital and other financial reports. Oversee and approve weekly payroll. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes. Oversee filing of mandatory returns in line with deadlines, including Irish VAT, VIES, Intrastat, UK VAT and UK Plastic Tax. Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. Governance of customer product pricing and performance of regular margin reviews, highlighting any price changes for implementation. Partnering with the senior management to provide information, insights and challenges, enabling better strategic planning, decision making & the ability to run the site in the most efficient and cost-effective way. Working closely within the Finance team; helping build capability and succession plans. Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and legal requirements. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, queries and activities as required. Qualifications and Experience: 1-2+ years PQE (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) is required. Prior experience working in SME manufacturing or similar operational environment is highly desirable. Strong financial analysis with experience of preparing management accounts and month-end reporting packs Passion and commitment with high personal integrity and a practical and hardworking ethic Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Highly analytical with the ability to delve into the detail to drive improvements in the business Practical with a positive can do attitude Good understanding of IFRS and local standards Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications. Fluency in English language skills Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert. Skills: ACA/ACCA/CIMA Financial Reporting IFRS Month End Budgeting Cash Management Balance Sheets Benefits: Pension Life Assurance Permanent Health Insurance

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