Financial Accountant (Qualified or Part Qualified) - Sligo - 12 month contract.
Responsibilities:
- Quarterly Management Accounts: Preparation of accurate and timely quarterly management accounts.
- Statutory and Mandatory Accounts: Ensure accurate and timely preparation of statutory and mandatory financial statements. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and regulations to ensure compliance.
- Audit: Assist with the annual external audit process, liaising with auditors.
- Cashflows: Develop and maintain cash flow projections to support effective financial planning. Monitor and analyse cash flow trends, identifying areas for improvement.
- Budgets and Projections: Collaborate with various departments to develop annual budgets and financial projections. Monitor budget performance, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
- Managing and Maintaining Stock: Oversee the management and maintenance of stock levels, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Implement controls to minimize stock discrepancies and losses.
- VAT Returns: Prepare and submit timely and accurate VAT, Vies, Intrastat and RTD returns. Stay updated on VAT regulations and advise on compliance matters.
- SAGE Transition: assist with the transition to SAGE accounting software, ensuring a smooth integration. Train and support team members on the use of SAGE for accounting functions.
- Liaise with Revenue, Banks and Third Parties as required
Requirements:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Ideally, 2-3 years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and accounting principles.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Proficient in using accounting software, particularly SAGE.
For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Noeleen Stewart.
noeleen.stewart@collinsmcnicholas.ie
091-706712