Financial Accountant – Kildare

About the role

We are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Kildare. The role will support our finance transformation agenda, strengthen governance and improve reporting quality while working on a new ERP implementation.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and perform financial analysis.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
• Strengthen governance, compliance and internal control frameworks across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PSWT, Revenue and procurement requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of ERP/accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement and reporting efficiencies.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow management and financial planning activities.
• Participate in finance transformation and organisational change projects.
• Engage with key stakeholders to support strategic finance initiatives.

Required profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 1 year post‑qualification experience.
• Background in external audit, internal audit, assurance or advisory.
• Strong technical accounting and reporting knowledge.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, governance or risk management processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Demonstrated project or change‑management experience.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• Financial modelling.
• ERP/accounting systems implementation and support.