Financial Accountant

CAREERWISE RECRUITMENT

LIMERICK

Excellent opportunity for a FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT in LIMERICK on a permanent basis. Please contact 091 373 938 / mgalvin@careerwise.ie for further information on these roles. Primary responsibilities include: Assisting with preparation of budgets and forecasts / Supporting improvement initiatives across the finance department / Working on projects, including the implementation of a new accounting/ ERP system, and preparation for SOX level compliance. THE ROLE: * Detailed preparation and review of monthly accounts for individual legal entities. * Support the preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly Financial Statements for publication. * Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations for all legal entities. * Preparation of annual statutory financial statements for the Irish subsidiary under FRS 101. * Review and analysis of monthly and quarterly movements in P&L and Balance Sheet accounts at subsidiary level. * Manage the accounts receivable function and ensure customer billing in line with contract milestones. * Responsible for timely responses and/or internal escalation relating to customer queries. * Preparation and timely submission of Sales tax and VAT returns for all group companies. * Provide support in the preparation of tax returns. * Preparation of the R&D tax credit workpapers. * Liaising with auditors in support of the audit of Published Financial Statements and Statutory Accounts. * Documentation and maintenance of up to date standard operation procedures across the finance function. REQUIREMENTS: * Fully qualified Accountant. * 2 years of PQE in a similar role. * Experience in preparing international Financial Statements desirable. * Knowledge of IFRS accounting theory and demonstrated ability to apply theory in practice. * Self-motivated individual with excellent communication and teamworking skills. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Expertise in Excel is an asset. * Experience in implementing new accounting/ERP systems is a plus (not a requirement. Please call Michelle Galvin today for further information on 091 373 938 or email: mgalvin@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent.

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