Financial Accountant

Overview

An opportunity exists within our finance function for a Financial Accountant. This is very much a "hands on" role that requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of the production of Financial Statements and all ancillary functions pertaining thereto.

Qualifications

• You will have a demonstrable understanding of the overall accounting process
• Ideally a good working knowledge of SAGE
• An understanding of payroll from a compliance perspective - RPNs, taxation etc. IPASS qualification would be an advantage.
• It is important that you can work as part of a team with a willingness to learn and share acquired knowledge
• You will be able to communicate effectively & efficiently
• A desire to learn and further yourself professionally
• Proficient in Excel and other MS products
• An intuitive understanding of processes coupled with a desire for continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• The issuing and posting of sales invoices
• Oversight of the Purchase Ledger function to include the monthly reconciliation of Creditor accounts and payment of same
• The drafting and posting of monthly journals to culminate in the production of monthly management accounts
• Detailed monthly expense analysis to facilitate management's understanding of the financials
• Filing and payment of returns on ROS to include P30, VAT3, Corporation Tax & DWT where appropriate
• Ensure that the statutory audit process is completed with strict timeframes and that all CT queries pursuant to the audit are answered
• Provision of payroll support to include the processing of payroll if required
• Submission of grant claims as and when appropriate to Enterprise Ireland
• Effective credit control management
• Contribute to the budgeting & forecasting processes
• Other ad hoc reporting / engagements as required