Accountant

Elite Talent Hub is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients both nationally and internationally.

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a fully qualified Accountant to join their Limerick office. Our client is a well-established design and build contractor. They upgrade existing and build new water and wastewater treatment plants for clients nationwide. This is the company's in-house accountant role, reporting to a Director. The role can be full-time over 5 days or part-time over 4 days. There will also be some office management duties, about 20% of the time. You will have two accounts / administration staff to support you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Post monthly journals and maintain an accurate general ledger.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and review accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Analyse financial performance against previous periods.
• Deliver timely and accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
• Monitor accounts receivable and payable, including aged debtor and creditor reports.
• Complete bank reconciliations and payment processing.
• Monitor lease and loan repayments.
• Oversee supplier payments and make sure supplier invoices are properly authorised.
• Monitor customer collections and credit control procedures.
• Resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain appropriate payment controls and monitor compliance with company policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee VAT, payroll taxes and other tax compliance.
• Run the payroll function, including pension submissions.
• Prepare year-end financial statements and liaise with the external accountants.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.

Office Management (about 20% of the role):

• Coordinate new-starter administration, including office equipment, vehicles, IT hardware and software set-up, and induction arrangements.
• Manage IT, liaising with the external IT supplier.
• Maintain supplier and subcontractor records, including insurance certificates and required documentation.
• Coordinate motor and business insurance renewals.
• Oversee daily office administration with the support of the two accounts / administration staff, and act as the first point of contact for office-related queries.
• Maintain office and canteen supplies.

Systems: BrightPay (payroll), Sage 50 (accounts) and Hilti ON!Track (asset management).

Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• 3+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience running a finance function end to end, from month-end to year-end financial statements.
• Hands-on payroll experience, including pension submissions.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish VAT and payroll taxes.
• Experience with Sage 50 and BrightPay is an advantage.
• Construction, engineering or contracting experience is an advantage.
• Organised and self-directed, comfortable as the go-to person for the office.

Package & Working Pattern:

• Salary of €85,000 for the full-time role (5 days).
• Part-time over 4 days will also be considered, with salary pro rata.
• 6% pension.
• Usual hours are 8.30am to 4.00pm, with flexibility - a family-friendly employer.
• Some hybrid working will be considered once you are up and running in the role.
• Reporting to a Director.

Location: Limerick (office-based, with some hybrid working considered once established).

Salary: €85,000 full-time (pro rata for 4 days), plus 6% pension.

How to Apply: Apply here online, or email your CV to paul.mccarthy@elitetalenthub.ie and I shall follow up thereafter.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.