This global top-tier Law firm in Dublin 2 are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join their finance function, a team of 30 people, and be one of five finance professionals within the Financial Control Team. The Financial Accountant will report to the Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller.
Key Responsibilities
As a Financial Accountant your responsibilities will include:
- Preparation and posting of month end journals, including accruals and prepayments.
- Working as part of a team to produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Preparation of month end and quarter end P&L and Balance Sheet reconciliations, including the resolution of any queries or issues arising (at both a reconciliation and root-cause level).
- Working with budget holders to produce budgets, forecasts, capex plans and conducting variance analysis, acting as a business partner to our cost centre budget holders.
- Reviewing outputs from the Accounts Payable, Banking and Accounts Receivable teams and authorising payments.
- Preparation of the annual and quarterly accounts required under the Solicitors’ Regulations, including resolution of any queries or issues.
- Working with the tax function to prepare tax filings (e.g., VAT, Corporation Tax) by providing financial data and analysis to support tax addback and other relevant workings required for complete and accurate tax filing information.
- Supporting the preparation of the annual financial statements to review stage, including liaison with external auditors, and providing the schedules, information and supporting materials necessary to allow the auditors to complete their work in an efficient and satisfactory manner.
- Contributing to the development of the organisation’s accounting processes and controls, by challenging existing practices and identifying more efficient or effective ways of working.
- Supporting system changes or enhancements, by participating in working groups, project teams and conducting user acceptance testing etc.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Motivated Chartered (ACA) or Certified (ACCA) Accountant.
- Diligent, with a passion for process simplification and improvement.
- Curious, with track record of exploiting system functionality for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced MS Excel skills.
- Previous experience in a professional services firm environment would useful, but not essential.
Excellent Salary and benefits package. Full-time, permanent and hybrid role. 3 days office and 2 days WFH
To apply please email in your CV via the web link