Accountant / Bookkeeper – Finance Function Lead

About the role

Our client, a well‑established electrical contracting business in Dublin, is looking for an experienced Accountant/Bookkeeper to own the finance function. You will work closely with a small office team, managing day‑to‑day finance operations for the main trading company and several investment entities.

Key responsibilities

• Run the accounts department efficiently, handling all financial processes.
• Process weekly and monthly payroll, including new starters, leavers, PAYE and Benefit‑in‑Kind reporting.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and RCT returns via ROS and manage related payments.
• Produce monthly management accounts and year‑end schedules for external auditors.
• Manage accounts payable, supplier payments, creditor reconciliations and bank/credit‑card statements.
• Liaise with external accountants, customers and suppliers.
• Maintain a fully reconciled accounting system and complete CSO returns.
• Oversee administrative duties such as fleet management and insurance renewals.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and controls.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a comprehensive finance role or as an accountant.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently and prioritising workload.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder interaction.

Required skills

• Sage 50 Accounts
• Sage Micropay
• Revenue Online Service (ROS) for VAT, PAYE and RCT filings