General Ledger Accountant

General Ledger Accountant – Galway City

Are you a recently qualified accountant seeking hands-on experience in a multinational environment?

Our client, a leading lifescience company based in Galway City, is looking to hire a General Ledger Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role offers excellent exposure to global operations, financial reporting, and compliance—ideal for someone looking to develop a strong corporate finance foundation within a highly regulated, fast-paced industry.

📍 Location: Galway City

📅 Contract: Permanent

🕘 Working Model: Onsite

👤 Reports To: Finance Manager

💼 Level: Newly qualified or up to 5 years PQE

🚀 Why This Role?

• Career-defining opportunity to step into a high-impact finance role at the heart of an innovative, global medical device leader.
• Hybrid flexibility, strong mentoring, and exposure to key finance functions like statutory reporting, compliance, tax, and audit.
• Perfect for those looking to transition from practice to industry or grow their multinational finance experience.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including Balance Sheet and P&L summaries.
• Support the annual statutory financial statement process and external audit activities.
• Liaise with tax specialists to ensure compliance with VAT, corporation tax, and CSO requirements.
• Contribute to SOX compliance and internal control processes.
• Post and review monthly journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Continuously improve existing finance processes and drive efficiency within reporting cycles.
• Ensure alignment with IFRS/local GAAP, internal policies, and corporate standards.

🎓 What We’re Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of technical accounting principles and compliance.
• 0–5 years PQE—open to Big 4/Top 10 practice candidates or those with industry experience.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) is a distinct advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—able to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

🌟 What’s on Offer

• An excellent career platform within a global company, with a strong chance of permanency.
• Opportunity to gain multinational exposure and build expertise in financial reporting and compliance.
• Supportive leadership with clear development pathways.

🔍 Interested?

For more information or a confidential chat, please contact:

📧 Peter Casey – peter.casey@cpl.ie

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