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Financial Accountant

Our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recently qualified or part-qualified accountant to join a small and growing finance team in a large Multinational.


The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining the integrity of financial systems, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.


Permanent role, hybrid working 3 days onsite 2 days from home.


Key Responsibilities of Financial Accountant:

  • Maintain and control the Fixed Asset register, including additions, disposals, and monthly reporting.
  • Perform periodic physical asset verification.
  • Prepare monthly SAP journal entries including accruals and prepayments.
  • Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages.
  • Support inventory general ledger controlling.
  • Analyse insurance costs and monitor policy compliance.
  • Support the cashflow management process through accurate data collation.
  • Assist with internal and external audits, as well as statutory reporting requirements (CSO, VAT, Intrastat, VIES).
  • Manage intercompany recharge processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting.
  • Contribute to finance process optimisation and “lean finance” initiatives.
  • Support continuous improvement activities within the finance and reporting function.
  • Support the Associate Director of Financial Reporting & Controlling and take on additional duties as required.

Experience & Skills of Financial Accountant:

  • Minimum of 1-3 years’ accounting experience within a finance function
  • Experience in a multinational manufacturing environment
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP FICO, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
  • Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office suite.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Part-qualified or recently qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA, or CIMA.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to contribute to a growing and innovative business.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this Financial Accountant  role contact Michelle Miley at 090 6450667 or via email at michelle.miley@collinsmcnicholas.ie