Company Accountant
We are seeking an experienced Company Accountant to take ownership of our clients day-to-day finance function, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, reconciliations, compliance and management accounts.
The role requires someone commercially aware, highly organised and confident working independently, with the ability to provide clear financial reporting and insight to the executive team.
For You
- Full-time permanent role.
- Based in North Wicklow, with parking.
- 50-60k DOE.
- 23 days annual leave.
- Standalone position with opportunity to drive financial processes and controls.
- Join a growing team in an exciting industry.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Payable
- Manage the full AR and AP processes, including invoicing, collections, supplier invoices and payments.
- Reconcile customer and supplier accounts and resolve queries promptly.
- Monitor overdue balances and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.
- Monitor purchase costs, pricing and gross margins, highlighting risks and variances to management.
- Maintain accurate supplier and customer records in Xero.
Management Accounts & Reporting
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and half-yearly management accounts.
- Analyse revenue, costs, margins and performance against budget and targets.
- Provide clear financial commentary and explain key variances.
- Support budgeting, forecasting and KPI reporting.
- Provide financial information and insights to support executive decision-making.
Reconciliations & Compliance
- Complete and maintain accurate bank reconciliations.
- Support month-end close and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Prepare and file VAT and other statutory returns on time.
- Ensure PRSI/payroll-related obligations are accurately calculated and paid.
General
- Take ownership of the finance function and maintain strong financial controls.
- Ensure Xero records are accurate and up to date.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting.
- Escalate financial, compliance or commercial risks appropriately.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
- Strong hands-on experience across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and management accounts.
- Essential: strong working knowledge of Xero and Excel.
- Experience with bank reconciliations, VAT and statutory compliance.
- Strong analytical and commercial skills, including understanding of cost of goods and gross margin.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Confident communicating financial information to senior management.
- Able to work independently, manage competing priorities and take full ownership of responsibilities.
- Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers and external advisers.
