Assistant Accountant, SME, South Dublin
Core
Managing accounts for multiple entities, ensuring financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and high-quality analysis for a group of companies.
Role type
Management Accountant (Assistant Accountant)
Builds
Monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts; group-level reporting; budgeting and forecasting models.
Domain
Finance / Accounting / Multi-entity Group
Required skills
Accounting standards knowledge, Irish tax requirements, accounting software (Sage 200, Sage 50, ABM, Navision), Excel, variance analysis, KPI creation, AP/AR management, payroll journals, month-end closing, internal controls, risk management, financial insight generation, mentoring junior staff.
Preferred skills
Experience in group or multi-entity settings, experience supporting or mentoring junior finance staff.
Technologies
Sage 200, Sage 50, ABM, Navision, Excel
Responsibilities
Producing timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for six companies within the group; Consolidating group results and delivering variance analysis compared to budgets and forecasts; Assisting with group budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning; Creating, monitoring, and reporting on KPIs across the organisation; Working closely with managers and department leaders to provide financial insight and support strategic decisions; Ensuring adherence to accounting standards, tax rules, and statutory obligations; Managing AP/AR functions, payroll journals, reconciliations, and the month-end process; Presenting financial performance and insights to senior management in a clear and practical manner; Identifying opportunities to enhance systems, reporting, and internal processes; Strengthening internal controls and contributing to group risk management; Coordinating with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies; Guiding junior finance team members and collaborating with outsourced service providers where required.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC