Job Title: Senior Accountant Location: Waterford Salary: DOE
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the effective running of the finance function by ensuring accurate financial records are maintained and that timely management accounts are prepared and reported. The role plays a key part in maintaining balance sheet integrity, overseeing reconciliations, and strengthening financial controls across the organisation.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Senior Accountant will work closely with the wider finance team, providing support as required and deputising for the Financial Controller when necessary.
Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines.
Provide detailed variance analysis and supporting commentary to senior leadership.
Maintain full oversight of the nominal ledger and ensure appropriate review controls are in place.
Prepare and review comprehensive balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all supporting documentation is accurate and up to date.
Asset & Inventory Management
Manage the Fixed Asset Register, including capital expenditure tracking and accurate calculation of depreciation.
Oversee stock accounting processes to ensure appropriate valuation methodologies and controls are consistently applied.
Controls, Governance & Compliance
Strengthen and maintain internal financial controls across the organisation.
Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, taxation requirements, and regulatory obligations.
Coordinate and manage the year-end audit process, acting as primary liaison for external auditors and resolving audit queries efficiently.
Operational & Commercial Support
Collaborate closely with Sales Accounting and Credit Control to ensure revenue integrity and effective cash flow management.
Oversee performance calculation processes and contribute to management reporting frameworks.
Provide financial support and guidance to operational units, working proactively to enhance financial procedures and efficiency.
Support the Head of Finance with strategic analysis, ad hoc reporting, and business-critical projects.
Process Improvement & Leadership
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and lead finance improvement initiatives.
Mentor and support members of the finance team as required.
Deputise for the Financial Controller in their absence, ensuring continuity of financial leadership and oversight.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Minimum four years’ post-qualification experience within a senior accounting capacity.
Demonstrated experience producing management accounts within a structured corporate environment.
Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Experience within healthcare or a regulated environment is advantageous.
Exposure to data analytics tools such as Power BI is desirable.
Competencies
Strong analytical capability and commercial acumen.
Exceptional attention to detail with a high standard of accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining control and meeting deadlines.
Effective communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
Professional integrity, discretion, and sound judgement in handling confidential information.
Resilient, adaptable, and capable of operating within a dynamic business environment.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Amy Sugrue or email amy.sugrue@osborne.ie
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