Financial Accountant

This role will be responsible for the preparation of accounts and financial reporting, alongside the ongoing financial monitoring and analysis of a diverse portfolio of client properties. The position will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial information, supporting strong financial oversight and delivering high quality reporting to clients and stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting for a portfolio of properties, including detailed budget variance analysis
Prepare trial balances, supporting schedules and bank reconciliations to ensure accurate and complete financial records
Complete property valuation adjustments and straight line accounting adjustments
Calculate asset management fees and maintain accurate supporting workings
Manage third party and intercompany loan accounting
Prepare bad debt provisions and tax provisions
Prepare and submit VAT returns and ensure ongoing VAT compliance
Manage RCT compliance and related reporting requirements
Prepare annual financial statements and comprehensive audit file
Liaise with external auditors, responding to queries and ensuring the timely completion and finalisation of accounts
Develop and improve month end procedures and processes to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required
Provide occasional support with routine accounting transactions and credit control during periods of increased activity

Your Requirements:

Qualified Accountant or strong finalist, ideally with around 2 years’ relevant industry experience
Strong financial reporting and accounting knowledge
Good understanding of IFRS and local GAAP
Experience with internal controls and financial processes
Strong analytical and problem solving abilities, with a commercially minded approach
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
Confident working independently while also contributing effectively within a team
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proactive approach with the initiative to identify and resolve issues
Experience with property accounting systems would be advantageous

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