Financial Accountant

Location: West Dublin

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join an established construction business based in West Dublin.

This is a varied, commercially focused role offering responsibility for the financial reporting and control of multiple entities across different jurisdictions. Working closely with senior management and the wider finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, supporting business performance and driving improvements across the finance function.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified ACA/ACCA accountant with Big Four or Top 10 practice training, complemented by post qualification industry experience and a strong commercial mindset.

Your Responsibilities:

Take ownership of the month end close process, preparing and reviewing P&L accounts and balance sheets across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
Manage the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, including intercompany accounts and transactions.
Oversee key financial control activities, including bank reconciliations, payroll and cash flow management
Prepare and analyse cost reconciliations, deliver detailed financial reporting and work closely with budget holders to review monthly performance.
Play an active role in the budgeting and forecasting process, providing meaningful variance analysis and financial insights.
Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the audit process alongside external auditors.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting procedures and internal controls.
Provide guidance and support to junior members of the finance team, contributing to their ongoing development.

Your Requirements:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with a minimum of two years' post qualification experience.
Strong technical accounting background, ideally gained through Big Four or Top 10 practice training.
Previous industry experience within a commercial finance environment.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to interpret financial data and translate it into meaningful business insights.
Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage with senior management, budget holders and wider business stakeholders.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to deliver accurate reporting within tight deadlines.
A proactive approach to problem solving, process improvement and taking ownership of responsibilities.

If you're interested, contact Aaron Flanagan! aaron@fortis.ie