Financial Accountant
Join our Networks and In‑Home finance team as a Financial Accountant. Drive monthly close, forecasting, and project insights in a fast, collaborative, supportive environment.
We are seeking a highly motivated qualified accountant to join our Networks and In-Home finance team.
The successful candidate will support the business and finance function through financial month-end close & balance sheet reconciliations, on-going project and business unit financial forecasting & modeling, supporting the formal quarterly and annual budget processes in addition to the annual audit process.
The appointed individual will be required to work closely with the business commercial teams to understand and manage project financials and explain variations from the original business plan and budgets
This role requires a dynamic professional with strong financial acumen, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. We will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment with a close finance team availing of some of the best finance systems tools in the market place.
Responsibilities:
Preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts and detailed commentary on variance analysis and key performance indicators. Preparation of monthly detailed balance sheet reconciliations
Supporting the delivery of on-going financial forecast in addition to formal quarterly and annual budget processes
Build a strong relationship with the commercial team in order to understand revenue and cost drivers and lead detailed financial reviews of relevant projects including all costs incurred to date and expected cost performance in line with original budget and project plans
Coordinate and contribute to the preparation of single-entity financial statements
Ongoing development of cross function relationships to maintain & improve the flow of key information, ensuring the delivery of on time and internally consistent data
Support audit processes by providing financial data, addressing queries, and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements
Working capital management, focusing on debtor and work in progress (WIP) collection and escalation management. Careful management and communication of aged debtors and WIP management.
Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency
Cash flow forecasts - weekly and monthly and provide a review of bank and creditor reconciliations
Review VAT and PAYE/PRSI returns along with the examination and analysis of the Fixed Asset Register and fixed asset verification
Overseeing intercompany transactions, eliminations and reconciliations.
Adhere to and maintain compliance with all Health and Safety procedures within your work.
Requirements:
ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant
Newly qualified or 1-2 years of post-qualification industry experience preferable
Excellent analytical with a high standard of numerical skills.
Data Analysis.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Broad knowledge of accounting principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Energetic with positive can-do attitude. Ability to identify and drive change.
Good initiative to work both with and independent of the Financial Manager and Senior Management Team
Benefits:
Pension plan
Life assurance – 4 times your annual salary
Employee assistance programme
Refer a friend scheme
Maternity pay
Educational assistance
Career progression opportunities
Long Service Awards
- Department
- Finance
- Locations
- Actavo HQ
- Yearly salary
- €55,000 - €65,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work Status
- Office Based
About Actavo
We are an international strategic operations partner, offering a multitude of services across different sectors to our many valued clients. In operation over 50 years, we have our roots in a number of businesses that came together in 2015 under the Actavo brand. While our service offerings are diverse, what we have in common across all our operations is an unwavering commitment to delivering excellence for our clients and their customers, underpinned by rigorous quality standards, a multi-award-winning safety performance and industry-leading customer experience.