Financial Accountant – Commercial (Full‑time, Dublin)

About the role

We are seeking a Commercial Financial Accountant to join our Citywest office in Dublin. The role is full‑time permanent and involves managing profit & loss, balance‑sheet reconciliations and supporting the commercial team with data and process improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Review gross margin and sales, prepare month‑end accounts and reporting.
• Work closely with the Commercial Team to ensure commercial agreements are applied and deals are reclaimed.
• Support the Commercial/Business Support team on master‑data issues such as price changes and product set‑up.
• Link AP & AR queries to provide accurate information to the commercial team.
• Drive continuous process improvement and review existing controls.
• Support budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Assess and enhance internal controls in partnership with Process Integration/IT.
• Prepare and review monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations for Pre‑Wholesale and by profit centre.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, Commercial and IT partners to resolve reconciling items promptly.
• Ensure balance‑sheet accounts and valuations reflect true business value and comply with group policies.
• Act as the first point of contact for external auditors during the annual balance‑sheet audit.
• Reconcile stock accruals and improve controls around consignment stock.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice posting and GR/IR issues.
• Liaise with Accounts Receivable and Reclaims to address principal debt and recharges.
• Manage and develop Accounts Assistants, ensuring proper training and monitoring.

Required profile

• Qualified Accountant with 2–3 years of accounts experience; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong commercial acumen and significant experience in balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work with large data volumes to make information‑based decisions.
• Self‑motivated and able to deliver results within tight timeframes.
• Experience dealing with third parties to resolve reconciliation issues.
• Proficient in analysing information and preparing key performance data.
• Effective under time and delivery pressures with excellent communication skills.
• Decision‑making, problem‑solving, organising and planning abilities.

Required skills

• SAP