Financial Accountant

An opportunity has risen for a Financial Accountant to join a rapidly expanding telecommunications company. Working closely with the Financial Controller as well as the Group Finance Manager this role will be suited to a highly motivated individual with excellent problem solving and communication skills. The successful candidate will be a result driven finance professional with excellent organisational abilities who will report directly into the Financial Controller. This is a Hybrid role: 4 days based in our Dublin South offices and 1 day working from home.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including journals and reconciliations, analysis
• Work with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making
• Maintain and improve financial processes and reporting using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and accounting for stock
• Support ongoing finance projects and system enhancements
• To provide management with the financial information necessary to make strategic and operational business decisions
• Assist in the annual audit with the external auditors

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of Accounting Principles
• Analytical and computer skills in MS Office, strong Excel a definite advantage
• Ability on focus on continually improving processes and efficiencies
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while prioritising tasks effectively
• Quick learner with a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Sense of responsibility, initiative and high quality work standards
• Initiative and drive to work in a fast paced, changing environment
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well within a small team

Qualifications / Experience

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified or near Completion
• Minimum of at least 2-3 year's experience in an commercial finance environment
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central highly desirable