Financial Accountant – newly qualified

Location: Dublin 2

Contract: 12-month contract

Salary: €55,880 per annum

Working arrangement: Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or recently qualified accountant looking to transition from professional practice into an international industry environment.

The role will have a strong focus on local statutory reporting, including the preparation of financial statements, statutory filings and audit coordination, alongside supporting monthly financial reporting activities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare local statutory financial statements and support the completion of statutory accounts and filings.
• Coordinate and support annual statutory audits, ensuring all documentation and information are provided within agreed deadlines.
• Plan and manage audit requirements, following up on outstanding queries and liaising with relevant stakeholders.
• Support monthly financial reporting and month-end close activities.
• Assist with general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals and account analysis.
• Ensure financial records and reporting information are accurate, complete and maintained in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Liaise with external accounting providers and auditors, monitoring progress and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Support local and international finance teams with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with ad hoc financial accounting and reporting activities as required.

Requirements

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant , a must
• Newly qualified accountants with around three years' Big Four experience will be considered.
• Strong practical experience preparing financial statements and statutory accounts.
• Previous involvement in external audits and audit coordination.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to following up outstanding information.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external providers.
• Experience working with SAP or other ERP systems; SAP experience would be particularly advantageous.
• Exposure to multinational organisations and international financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP or local statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with month-end reporting and general ledger activities.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of €55,880 per annum.
• Initial 12-month contract.
• Potential for extension, subject to business requirements.
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of two days onsite each week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• Opportunity to move from professional practice into a global industry environment.
• Exposure to an international finance function within the biotechnology sector.
• Support from an experienced finance team.

If you are curious to know more and if your profile fits perfectly with this position, please reach out to Iraia at +353 15225356 or send us your updated CV to iraia.sanchez@recruiters.ie