Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

 Our client, a major nationwide healthcare group, are now expanding & looking to hire an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Limerick city-based team, on a permanent basis, so if you are interested, please apply!

The Role:

The Financial Accountant will play an integral role in the efficient and effective operation of the Finance Department and will be responsible for managing and completing the monthly management accounts process. 

Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager, the ideal candidate will complete their tasks, including those listed below, to the highest standard.

Management Accounts

·      Prepare monthly management accounts, including month-end journals and reconciliations

·      Lead preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors during the audit process

·      Deliver detailed cost reports and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making and budgetary control

·      Prepare and submit monthly management reports, including financial data and KPIs, to meet reporting requirements and support informed decisions

Banking & Cashflow

·      Review monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts

·      Monitor cashflow to ensure organisational requirements are met

Accounts Payable & Procurement

Review and authorise payments

Accounts Receivables & Income

·      Supervise receivables and income systems

·      Confidential information may be accessed at times and staff must ensure that the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.

Skills & Experience that we need:

·      Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Accounting or Business

·      Membership of an approved accountancy body e.g. (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

·      Significant experience relevant to the Financial Accountant role particularly in the areas of Monthly Reporting, Year-End Accounts and External Audit

·      The requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability, initiative and interpersonal skills) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

·      Appreciation of the rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities & their families

·      Experience of working on statutory audits in an accounting practice

Professional Knowledge

·      Excellent understanding of the purpose and principles of accounting and financial reporting

·      Knowledge and experience of financial audits, both internal and external, and an excellent understanding of the role of the Finance Team in respect of same

Leadership & Direction

·      Demonstrate organisational skills to manage the monthly management accounts processes ensuring accurate and timely reporting

·      Demonstrate analytical skills for interpreting financial information and data to spot inconsistencies and make informed decisions

Critical Analysis and Decision Making

·      Demonstrate judgement and self-sufficiency in effective problem solving

Operational Excellence – Managing and Delivering Results

·      Flexibility, adaptability and openness to working effectively in a changing environment

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

·      Excellent inter-personal skills, which enable you to engage with people throughout the organisation and externally

·      A proven track record in respect of excellent attention to detail with an emphasis on quality, accurate output

·      A proven ability to work both on own initiative, and as part of a team, together with a ‘can-do’ approach, the ability to organise and prioritise workload and a distinct ability to time manage effectively in order to meet strict deadlines

The Offer:

This position is being offered on a permanent basis with salary scale ranging from €60,013K to €78,015K, depending on the candidates experience and qualifications (Grade VII).

Fully onsite role based in our clients Limerick city office, Monday to Friday.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in applying or want to know more about this role please contact,

 Orlaigh FitzGerald-Quinn in Cpl Limerick on 085 801 7135 or email your CV to orlaigh.quinn@cpl.ie.

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