Accountant

Purcelloleary Recruitment has been assigned to recruit for the role of Accountant. Our client is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, they passionately believe that a harmonious and inclusive environment cultivates innovation and drives success. The accountant will report to the Regional Financial Controller for the Ireland & UK Region and will be assigned the responsibility and accountability for several aspects of their Irish and UK companies. The position will support and participate in Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual reporting processes. This will be a dynamic role offering exposure across the entire finance function. Requirements for the Accountant: Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA). Relevant experience within the construction sector is a bonus, but not a requisite. Ability to work in a fast-paced role, across several workstreams and to meet deadlines. Highly organised, reliable, self-motivated and solution driven, with the capacity to work autonomously and as part of a high-performance team across all entities. Excellent analytical skills. Excellent Microsoft Excel skills. Excellent communication and inter-personal skills with commercial awareness. Strong time management and organisational skills, and ability to prioritise and multi-task and work within tight deadlines. High standard of written and spoken English required to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels. Eligibility to work in Ireland. Flexible and willing to take on tasks across the business, when required. Available to travel to all company locations, if required. Key responsibilities of the accountant: Support the implementation of financial processes and controls to ensure continuous business improvement / correct corporate governance within the region. Assist the RFC to implement finance initiatives across the companies. Working with the Finance Team, preparation, to trial balance stage, of timely Monthly accurate management accounts inclusive of all balance sheet reconciliations. Partner with departments across the business to provide informative analysis on departmental spends. Assist the RFC with the management and improvement of the accounting systems for the region. Assist with the preparation of Annual budgets and forecasts for all entities in the region. Assist with, and ownership of, aspects of Annual financial audits for these companies, liaising with our external auditors and advisors. Support and mentor the Finance Team for the smooth running of the day-to-day functioning of the business. Weekly project cash reporting, entity cash balance reporting and working capital management. Assist the RFC in monitoring commercial Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs) and reconciling same to the management accounts, including revenue and profit recognition. Reporting on KPIs and ad hoc financial/payroll/cost/margin reports. Assistance where required with the weekly payroll process prior to sign off by the RFC & CFO. Assistance where required with subcontractor payment processing, prior to sign off by the RFC & CFO. Assisting the accounts payable team with Monthly supplier payment runs, prior to sign off by the RFC & CFO. Cost control and reallocation of central overhead costs to other regions. Identifying cost saving opportunities within the companies and wider Group. Assisting with, and completing in full, certain Tax Returns (VAT, RCT, PAYE, VIES). Ensuring Monthly recollection of all Tax Nominal accounts. Completion of all CSO and other external state agency returns. Provide financial information and assistance to the BID department when they are completing Prequalification submissions. Completion of supply chain due diligence. Assistance with ERP and process improvement projects. Handle other department duties as required from time to time to provide first class service to the wider business. Handle internal and external communication with a high degree of professionalism and Confidentiality. Please Bridget at Purcelloleary Recruitment on Skills: Preparation of annual accounts Year End Accounting ACCA Trial Balance Statutory Accounting Benefits: health bonus