Financial Accountant - Limerick

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join the finance team of a growing construction business in Limerick.

This is a broad, hands-on role offering responsibility across a range of financial and accounting functions, including management accounts, cash flow management, payroll, Revenue compliance and year-end reporting.
Working closely with the Managing Director and wider management team, the successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the financial performance of the business, maintaining strong financial controls and providing accurate information to support commercial decision-making.
This opportunity would suit a qualified accountant or an experienced accounting professional looking to take ownership of a varied finance role within a commercially focused business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, control accounts and supporting schedules.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring financial records are accurate and up to date.
• Complete bank, supplier, debtor and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Maintain accurate financial records relating to suppliers, subcontractors and project expenditure.
• Support payroll processing and ensure compliance with relevant Revenue requirements.
• Manage VAT, PAYE, RCT and other relevant tax compliance activities, liaising with external tax advisers where required.
• Prepare year-end audit files and liaise with external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Assist with statutory financial statements and CRO submissions.
• Provide financial information and analysis to senior management and internal departments, including Commercial and Operations.
• Liaise with banks, suppliers, subcontractors and other external stakeholders.
• Review and improve financial procedures, internal controls and standard operating procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis to support business decisions.

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualified, or suitably experienced with a strong accounting background.
• Previous experience in an Accountant, Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of management accounts, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable and financial reporting.
• Good understanding of Irish Revenue compliance, including VAT, PAYE and RCT.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks or similar systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal teams and external stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the construction industry.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Familiarity with payroll software such as CollSoft or similar systems.
• Experience working with subcontractor accounts and project-related expenditure.

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