Senior Financial Accountant

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading Irish real estate investment and development firm’s finance team in Dublin. The role is commercially focused, handling budgeting, forecasting and project accounting for a portfolio of live development projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support senior management with project budgets, reforecasting and variance analysis across active developments.
• Manage project accounting from acquisition through delivery, including development cost tracking and drawdown reporting.
• Prepare cash‑flow forecasts at both project and group level.
• Gather and analyse cost information from architects, quantity surveyors, project managers and site teams to produce reliable reports.
• Deliver month‑end reporting, support audit processes and identify items for examination and disclosure.

Required profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 1‑3 years post‑qualification experience.
• Training in a Big 4 or Top 10 firm is preferred.
• Industry experience in property, construction, engineering or a similar project‑driven environment is ideal.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across teams, consultants and senior management.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel

What we offer

• Clear career progression with a natural step up to Finance Manager.
• Opportunity to work closely with decision‑makers and see how numbers directly influence investment decisions.