Financial Accountant - Technology

The Opportunity

We’re partnering with a fast-growing Irish tech business that’s expanding quickly across Europe. They’re looking for a Financial Accountant to own day-to-day finance operations, keep the books audit-ready as the business scales, and give the leadership team reliable numbers to make decisions. This is a hands-on role with real influence on how the finance function is built from here.

What the Role Involves

• Preparing monthly management accounts and reporting packs for leadership, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis
• Running month-end and year-end close, including accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue and reconciliations
• Handling SaaS revenue recognition under IFRS 15 or FRS 102
• Managing accounts payable and receivable, including credit control and supplier payment runs
• Preparing VAT returns and managing EU VAT obligations, including the OSS scheme for digital services
• Supporting payroll reconciliations with the payroll provider, covering PAYE, PRSI and USC
• Working with external auditors on statutory accounts and corporation tax computations
• Supporting R&D tax credit claims and other Revenue reliefs
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and budgeting alongside the Finance Manager
• Improving finance systems and controls as the business grows

What the Client Is Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CPA Ireland), or near completion
• 1 to 4 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally in a fast-growth tech, SaaS or start-up environment
• Strong knowledge of FRS 102 and/or IFRS
• Solid understanding of Irish tax, including VAT, corporation tax and payroll taxes
• Experience with cloud accounting software such as Xero, Sage Intacct, NetSuite or QuickBooks
• Confident Excel user, including pivot tables, lookups and basic financial modelling
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where processes are still being built
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to explain numbers clearly to non-finance colleagues

Nice to Have

• Multi-currency accounting and intercompany experience
• Familiarity with Stripe, Chargebee or similar billing systems
• Experience with expense tools such as Expensify or Pleo
• Exposure to fundraising, due diligence or investor reporting
• Experience with EMI share schemes and option accounting

What the Client Offers

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Private health insurance
• Pension contribution scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Learning budget and support for professional exams
• The chance to shape the finance function from an early stage